Best Online Social Work Programs in High Point, NC (2026)

High Point, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,735 to $39,900 per year for indexed programs. High Point has a population of about 115,263. Median household income is $61,228 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to High Point

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near High Point, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from High Point city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 High Point. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 11.5 miles from High Point BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bennett College

Greensboro, NC 13.1 miles from High Point BOC Score 20.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,654
Avg net price $28,299/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 13.9 miles from High Point BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC 14.7 miles from High Point BOC Score 52.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,344
Avg net price $13,479/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Livingstone College

Salisbury, NC 35.3 miles from High Point BOC Score 35.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,600
Avg net price $13,479/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,296
Out‑of‑state$18,296
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 53.2 miles from High Point BOC Score 91.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,200
Avg net price $11,655/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC 61.3 miles from High Point BOC Score 46.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,968
Avg net price $15,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 62.6 miles from High Point BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near High Point

High Point is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$59,780Greensboro-High Point, NC$64,349
Healthcare Social Worker$60,820Greensboro-High Point, NC$65,468
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,550Greensboro-High Point, NC$64,101
Social Worker, All Other$46,400Greensboro-High Point, NC$49,946
Social and Community Service Manager$78,190Greensboro-High Point, NC$84,166
Social and Human Service Assistant$41,530Greensboro-High Point, NC$44,704
Community Health Worker$47,390Greensboro-High Point, NC$51,012

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.


High Point at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population115,263Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,228Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near High Point, NC?

Accredited schools offering social work programs near High Point are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near High Point?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near High Point are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,190), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,820), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($59,780). 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 Thomasville instead of High Point?

Thomasville, NC is 8.9 miles from High Point 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 High Point an affordable place to study social work?

High Point’s median household income of $61,228 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in High Point 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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Other Programs Available in High Point

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.