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

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

Utica, New York has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $37,452 to $52,773 per year for indexed programs. Utica has a population of about 64,440. Median household income is $51,513 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% 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 Utica

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

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 46.2 miles from Utica BOC Score74.1
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#2

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 72.8 miles from Utica BOC Score63.7
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#3

University at Albany

Albany, NY 76.2 miles from Utica BOC Score75.3
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#4

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, NY 78.8 miles from Utica
Published tuition$37,452 - $52,773
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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 79.0 miles from Utica BOC Score71.5
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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 Utica

Utica 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.

Utica at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population64,440Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,513Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%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 Utica, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Utica. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (46.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Binghamton University (79.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Utica 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 Ilion instead of Utica?

Ilion, NY is 11.1 miles from Utica 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 Utica an affordable place to study social work?

Utica’s median household income of $51,513 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Utica 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 Utica

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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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