Best Online Social Work Programs in Santa Fe, NM (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Santa Fe, New Mexico has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $2,145 to $17,529 per year for indexed programs. Santa Fe has a population of about 88,224. Median household income is $70,110 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $90,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Santa Fe

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Santa Fe. Distances are calculated from Santa Fe city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Santa Fe. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 4.0 miles from Santa Fe BOC Score46.6
Published tuition$2,145 - $15,783
Online programsYes

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#2

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM 23.3 miles from Santa Fe BOC Score46.0
Published tuition$6,400 - $17,529
Online programsYes

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Santa Fe

Santa Fe is part of the Santa Fe, NM metro area (BLS area code 42140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$52,740Santa Fe, NM$53,381
Healthcare Social Worker$73,610Santa Fe, NM$74,504
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$76,860Santa Fe, NM$77,794
Social Worker, All Other$90,820NM statewide$91,923
Social and Community Service Manager$84,770Santa Fe, NM$85,800
Social and Human Service Assistant$48,810Santa Fe, NM$49,403
Community Health Worker$54,830NM statewide$55,496

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Santa Fe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population88,224Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,110Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Santa Fe County1,802 workers, 380 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Santa Fe, NM?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Santa Fe. The closest is Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, NM (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern New Mexico College (23.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Santa Fe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Santa Fe are: Social Worker, All Other ($90,820), Social and Community Service Manager ($84,770), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($76,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Espanola instead of Santa Fe?

Espanola, NM is 24.1 miles from Santa Fe and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Santa Fe an affordable place to study social work?

Santa Fe’s median household income of $70,110 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Santa Fe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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