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

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

Rome, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Rome has a population of about 31,795. Median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $80,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Rome

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

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 35.0 miles from Rome BOC Score74.1
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#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 81.9 miles from Rome BOC Score71.5
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#3

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 86.6 miles from Rome BOC Score63.7
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#4

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY 91.3 miles from Rome BOC Score54.1
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#5

University at Albany

Albany, NY 92.0 miles from Rome BOC Score75.3
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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 Rome

Rome is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). 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$59,090Utica-Rome, NY$63,743
Healthcare Social Worker$58,780Utica-Rome, NY$63,409
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$73,200Utica-Rome, NY$78,964
Social Worker, All Other$79,420Utica-Rome, NY$85,674
Social and Community Service Manager$80,670Utica-Rome, NY$87,023
Social and Human Service Assistant$42,780Utica-Rome, NY$46,149
Community Health Worker$46,840Utica-Rome, NY$50,529

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.

Rome at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,795Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,857Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Oneida County7,083 workers, 132 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Rome. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (35.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University at Albany (92.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Rome are: Social and Community Service Manager ($80,670), Social Worker, All Other ($79,420), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($73,200). 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 Oneida instead of Rome?

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

Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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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