Best Online Social Work Programs in Alliance, OH (2026)

Alliance, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $10,791 to $20,028 per year for indexed programs. Alliance has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $54,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $65,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Alliance

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Alliance, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alliance 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 Alliance. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Malone University

Canton, OH 15.1 miles from Alliance BOC Score 48.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Canton, OH 16.8 miles from Alliance BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,582
Avg net price $24,204/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 24.0 miles from Alliance BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 28.1 miles from Alliance BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Akron Wayne College

Orrville, OH 35.2 miles from Alliance BOC Score 28.6
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $6,032/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,723
Out‑of‑state$15,403
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 44.2 miles from Alliance BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OH 45.2 miles from Alliance BOC Score 63.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,030
Avg net price $23,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 48.5 miles from Alliance BOC Score 75.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Alliance

Alliance is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area (BLS area code 15940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$50,590Canton-Massillon, OH$56,588
Healthcare Social Worker$61,760Canton-Massillon, OH$69,083
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,700Canton-Massillon, OH$55,593
Social Worker, All Other$48,410Canton-Massillon, OH$54,150
Social and Community Service Manager$65,040Canton-Massillon, OH$72,752
Social and Human Service Assistant$36,750Canton-Massillon, OH$41,107
Community Health Worker$47,810Canton-Massillon, OH$53,479

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.


Alliance at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,574Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,608Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Stark County3,898 workers, 254 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Alliance, OH?

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Alliance 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 Alliance?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Alliance are: Social and Community Service Manager ($65,040), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,760), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($50,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Canton instead of Alliance?

Canton, OH is 14.8 miles from Alliance 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 Alliance an affordable place to study social work?

Alliance’s median household income of $54,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alliance while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Alliance

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

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.