Best Online Social Work Programs in Glens Falls, NY (2026)

Glens Falls, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $37,452 to $52,773 per year for indexed programs. Glens Falls has a population of about 14,678. Median household income is $70,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $84,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Glens Falls

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Glens Falls

Glens Falls is part of the Glens Falls, NY metro area (BLS area code 24020). 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.

Glens Falls at a Glance

Other Glens Falls-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Saratoga Springs, NY – 18.1 mi away (66,945 pop)
• Amsterdam, NY – 37.5 mi away (21,351 pop)
• Schenectady, NY – 37.9 mi away (64,913 pop)
• Gloversville, NY – 39.7 mi away (27,872 pop)
• Troy, NY – 39.8 mi away (49,702 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Glens Falls, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Glens Falls. The closest is Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The College of Saint Rose (45.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Glens Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Glens Falls are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,010), Social and Community Service Manager ($81,540), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($71,710). 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 Saratoga Springs instead of Glens Falls?

Saratoga Springs, NY is 18.1 miles from Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls an affordable place to study social work?

Glens Falls’s median household income of $70,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glens Falls 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.