Best Online Social Work Programs in Oneida, NY (2026)

Oneida, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Oneida has a population of about 10,240. Median household income is $60,380 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Syracuse, NY metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $91,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Oneida

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

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 24.1 miles from Oneida BOC Score74.1
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#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 69.7 miles from Oneida BOC Score71.5
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#3

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY 79.1 miles from Oneida BOC Score54.1
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#4

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY 93.8 miles from Oneida BOC Score52.1
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#5

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 94.9 miles from Oneida BOC Score63.7
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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 Oneida

Oneida is part of the Syracuse, NY metro area (BLS area code 45060). 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$63,120Syracuse, NY$65,956
Healthcare Social Worker$64,310Syracuse, NY$67,200
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$71,170Syracuse, NY$74,368
Social Worker, All Other$91,370Syracuse, NY$95,475
Social and Community Service Manager$80,950Syracuse, NY$84,587
Social and Human Service Assistant$47,330Syracuse, NY$49,457
Community Health Worker$54,320Syracuse, NY$56,761

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.


Oneida at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,240Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,380Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Madison County681 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Oneida, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Oneida. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (24.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Skidmore College (94.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Oneida?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Oneida are: Social Worker, All Other ($91,370), Social and Community Service Manager ($80,950), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($71,170). 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 Rome instead of Oneida?

Rome, NY is 13.4 miles from Oneida 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 Oneida an affordable place to study social work?

Oneida’s median household income of $60,380 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oneida 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 Oneida

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

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.