Best Online Social Work Programs in Charlotte, NC (2026)

Charlotte, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $15,956 to $30,286 per year for indexed programs. Charlotte has a population of about 886,283. Median household income is $78,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Charlotte

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Charlotte. Distances are calculated from Charlotte city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Charlotte

Charlotte is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Charlotte at a Glance

Other Charlotte-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Matthews, NC – 9.2 mi away (31,495 pop)
• Mint Hill, NC – 10.2 mi away (26,236 pop)
• Huntersville, NC – 13.9 mi away (54,839 pop)
• Indian Trail, NC – 14.2 mi away (38,222 pop)
• Concord, NC – 16.9 mi away (244,273 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Charlotte, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Charlotte. The closest is Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte, NC (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Limestone University (47.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Charlotte are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,990), Social Worker, All Other ($69,300), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Matthews instead of Charlotte?

Matthews, NC is 9.2 miles from Charlotte 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 Charlotte an affordable place to study social work?

Charlotte’s median household income of $78,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charlotte while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.