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Best Online Social Work Programs in Manhattan, NY (2026)
Manhattan, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Manhattan has a population of about 1,643,734. 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 Manhattan
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Manhattan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Manhattan 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 York schools on the New York social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Manhattan
Manhattan 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $66,540 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,094 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,610 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,813 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $82,450 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,224 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $85,080 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,560 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $100,570 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,316 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $47,860 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,504 |
| Community Health Worker | $59,340 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,700 |
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.
Manhattan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in New York County | 52,080 workers, 1,680 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Manhattan-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- West New York, NJ – 2.3 mi away (53,343 pop)
- Cliffside Park, NJ – 2.9 mi away (24,856 pop)
- Union City, NJ – 3.6 mi away (69,296 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 4.2 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Fort Lee, NJ – 4.7 mi away (37,577 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Manhattan, NY?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Manhattan 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 West New York instead of Manhattan?
West New York, NJ is 2.3 miles from Manhattan 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.
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.