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Best Online Social Work Programs in Santa Fe, NM (2026)
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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Santa Fe, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Santa Fe city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $52,740 | Santa Fe, NM | $53,381 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $73,610 | Santa Fe, NM | $74,504 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $76,860 | Santa Fe, NM | $77,794 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $90,820 | NM statewide | $91,923 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $84,770 | Santa Fe, NM | $85,800 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $48,810 | Santa Fe, NM | $49,403 |
| Community Health Worker | $54,830 | NM 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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,224 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,110 | Census 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 County | 1,802 workers, 380 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Santa Fe-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Espanola, NM – 24.1 mi away (26,195 pop)
- Rio Rancho, NM – 47.9 mi away (96,028 pop)
- Albuquerque, NM – 53.7 mi away (759,517 pop)
- Los Lunas, NM – 73.7 mi away (66,411 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Santa Fe, NM?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Santa Fe are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
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: July 23, 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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