Best Online Social Work Programs in Binghamton, NY (2026)

Binghamton, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $52,673 per year for indexed programs. Binghamton has a population of about 47,357. Median household income is $44,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Binghamton, NY metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Binghamton

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Binghamton. Distances are calculated from Binghamton city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Binghamton

Binghamton is part of the Binghamton, NY metro area (BLS area code 13780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Binghamton at a Glance

Other Binghamton-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Cortland, NY – 37.1 mi away (26,907 pop)
• Ithaca, NY – 38.5 mi away (54,992 pop)
• Elmira, NY – 46.2 mi away (65,104 pop)
• Scranton, PA – 49.8 mi away (387,448 pop)
• Wilkes-Barre, PA – 59.1 mi away (40,569 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Binghamton, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Binghamton. The closest is Binghamton University in Vestal, NY (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Syracuse University (65.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Binghamton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Binghamton are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,370), Social and Community Service Manager ($78,630), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($68,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cortland instead of Binghamton?

Cortland, NY is 37.1 miles from Binghamton 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 Binghamton an affordable place to study social work?

Binghamton’s median household income of $44,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Binghamton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.