Best Online Social Work Programs in Kiryas Joel, NY (2026)

Kiryas Joel, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $33,060 to $48,001 per year for indexed programs. Kiryas Joel has a population of about 36,572. Median household income is $43,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $89,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Kiryas Joel

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Kiryas Joel. Distances are calculated from Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ 17.8 miles from Kiryas Joel BOC Score76.2
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#2

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, NY 23.1 miles from Kiryas Joel BOC Score43.4
Published tuition$33,060 - $48,001
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#3

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY 26.9 miles from Kiryas Joel BOC Score57.2
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#4

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY 29.0 miles from Kiryas Joel BOC Score72.1
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#5

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, NJ 29.1 miles from Kiryas Joel BOC Score38.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Kiryas Joel

Kiryas Joel is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$77,260Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$70,622
Healthcare Social Worker$71,630Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$65,475
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$79,870Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$73,007
Social Worker, All Other$81,710Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$74,689
Social and Community Service Manager$89,610Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$81,910
Social and Human Service Assistant$47,760Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$43,656
Community Health Worker$57,240Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$52,322

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.


Kiryas Joel at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,572Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,171Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+6.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)109.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Orange County7,483 workers, 254 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Kiryas Joel, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Kiryas Joel. The closest is Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ (17.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Passaic County Community College (29.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Kiryas Joel?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Kiryas Joel are: Social and Community Service Manager ($89,610), Social Worker, All Other ($81,710), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($79,870). 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 Peekskill instead of Kiryas Joel?

Peekskill, NY is 13.2 miles from Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel an affordable place to study social work?

Kiryas Joel’s median household income of $43,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kiryas Joel 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.