Best Online Social Work Programs in Glen Cove, NY (2026)

Glen Cove, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $61,992 to $77,351 per year for indexed programs. Glen Cove has a population of about 28,101. Median household income is $91,355 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $100,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Glen Cove

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Glen Cove

Glen Cove is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). 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.

Glen Cove at a Glance

Other Glen Cove-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• New Rochelle, NY – 9.1 mi away (79,557 pop)
• Port Chester, NY – 9.5 mi away (29,524 pop)
• Garden City, NY – 10.0 mi away (22,545 pop)
• Mount Vernon, NY – 10.9 mi away (68,344 pop)
• Hempstead, NY – 11.5 mi away (55,555 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Glen Cove, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Glen Cove. The closest is Long Island University in Brookville, NY (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fordham University (13.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Glen Cove?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Glen Cove are: Social and Community Service Manager ($100,570), Social Worker, All Other ($85,080), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($82,450). 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 New Rochelle instead of Glen Cove?

New Rochelle, NY is 9.1 miles from Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove an affordable place to study social work?

Glen Cove’s median household income of $91,355 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glen Cove 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.