Best Social Work Schools Near North Tonawanda, NY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

North Tonawanda, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $8,533 to $31,536 per year for indexed programs. North Tonawanda has a population of about 30,338. Median household income is $66,774 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $80,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to North Tonawanda

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near North Tonawanda, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Tonawanda city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 North Tonawanda. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 4.9 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 193

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Daemen University

Amherst, NY 6.8 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,808
Avg net price $18,693/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 7.8 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,334
Avg net price $11,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,533
Out‑of‑state$19,653
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 10.7 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 47.5 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,247
Avg net price $15,897/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,771
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 47.7 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,496
Avg net price $16,353/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,752
Out‑of‑state$15,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY 54.1 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,031
Avg net price $23,130/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY 68.1 miles from North Tonawanda
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,458
Avg net price $29,357/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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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 North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area (BLS area code 15380). 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 $66,620 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $69,541
Healthcare Social Worker $64,940 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,787
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $70,230 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,309
Social Worker, All Other $80,850 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $84,395
Social and Community Service Manager $75,430 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,737
Social and Human Service Assistant $44,340 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,284
Community Health Worker $52,900 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,219

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.

North Tonawanda at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,338 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,774 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Niagara County 3,093 workers, 95 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near North Tonawanda, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near North Tonawanda. The closest is University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY at Fredonia (47.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near North Tonawanda?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near North Tonawanda are: Social Worker, All Other ($80,850), Social and Community Service Manager ($75,430), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($70,230). 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 Niagara Falls instead of North Tonawanda?

Niagara Falls, NY is 8.2 miles from North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda an affordable place to study social work?

North Tonawanda’s median household income of $66,774 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Tonawanda 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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Other Programs Available in North Tonawanda

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Tonawanda:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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