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

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

Lumberton, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $40,410 to $58,752 per year for indexed programs. Lumberton has a population of about 19,220. Median household income is $43,114 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Lumberton

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

#1

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 11.2 miles from Lumberton BOC Score47.1
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#2

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 31.3 miles from Lumberton BOC Score49.2
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#3

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 35.6 miles from Lumberton BOC Score31.7
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#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 56.0 miles from Lumberton BOC Score46.5
Published tuition$40,410 - $58,752
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#5

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 71.2 miles from Lumberton BOC Score69.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Lumberton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$59,610
Healthcare Social Worker$63,280
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,210
Social Worker, All Other$63,490
Social and Community Service Manager$79,590
Social and Human Service Assistant$42,850
Community Health Worker$47,560

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.

Lumberton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,220Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,114Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Robeson County2,299 workers, 137 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Lumberton. The closest is University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, NC (11.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina Wilmington (71.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in North Carolina are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,590), Social Worker, All Other ($63,490), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,280). Wages for Lumberton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Lumberton?

Laurinburg, NC is 27.6 miles from Lumberton 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 Lumberton an affordable place to study social work?

Lumberton’s median household income of $43,114 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lumberton 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 Lumberton

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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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