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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Plattsburgh, New York has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs. Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $95,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Plattsburgh

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Plattsburgh. Distances are calculated from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY 0.5 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score63.6
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#2

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT 19.5 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score77.0
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#3

Champlain College

Burlington, VT 19.7 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score52.0
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#4

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT 67.3 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score50.0
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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 Plattsburgh

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$65,100
Healthcare Social Worker$73,070
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$79,380
Social Worker, All Other$84,010
Social and Community Service Manager$95,980
Social and Human Service Assistant$47,190
Community Health Worker$58,130

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.

Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Clinton County1,243 workers, 51 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is SUNY College at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vermont State University (67.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in New York are: Social and Community Service Manager ($95,980), Social Worker, All Other ($84,010), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($79,380). Wages for Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study social work?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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.

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