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

Dublin, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Dublin has a population of about 49,031. Median household income is $155,282 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 73.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Dublin

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

#1

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 10.6 miles from Dublin BOC Score 80.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 13.4 miles from Dublin BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Capital University

Columbus, OH 15.4 miles from Dublin BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 32.8 miles from Dublin BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH 32.8 miles from Dublin BOC Score 35.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $11,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

Newark, OH 37.0 miles from Dublin BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $14,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 26%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 37.6 miles from Dublin BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 39.2 miles from Dublin BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,650/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Dublin

Dublin is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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$58,460Columbus, OH$61,215
Healthcare Social Worker$65,280Columbus, OH$68,356
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,820Columbus, OH$50,073
Social Worker, All Other$59,690Columbus, OH$62,503
Social and Community Service Manager$79,830Columbus, OH$83,592
Social and Human Service Assistant$42,190Columbus, OH$44,178
Community Health Worker$64,810Columbus, OH$67,864

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.


Dublin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population49,031Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$155,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+73.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Franklin County24,836 workers, 1,174 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Dublin 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 Dublin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Dublin are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,830), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,280), Community Health Worker ($64,810). 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 Hilliard instead of Dublin?

Hilliard, OH is 5.3 miles from Dublin 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 Dublin an affordable place to study social work?

Dublin’s median household income of $155,282 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dublin 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 Dublin

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.