Best Online Social Work Programs in Williston, ND (2026)

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

Williston, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering social work programs. Williston has a population of about 27,964. Median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $86,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Williston

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Williston. Distances are calculated from Williston 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 Williston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, MT 72.1 miles from Williston BOC Score33.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Williston

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$64,560
Healthcare Social Worker$62,860
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,980
Social Worker, All Other$81,330
Social and Community Service Manager$86,630
Social and Human Service Assistant$46,260
Community Health Worker$59,610

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.

Williston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,964Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,309Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Williams County417 workers, 53 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Williston, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering social work programs near Williston. The closest is Fort Peck Community College in Poplar, MT (72.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Peck Community College (72.1 miles).

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in North Dakota are: Social and Community Service Manager ($86,630), Social Worker, All Other ($81,330), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($64,560). Wages for Williston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dickinson instead of Williston?

Dickinson, ND is 97.6 miles from Williston 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 Williston an affordable place to study social work?

Williston’s median household income of $84,309 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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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