Best Social Work Schools Near North Royalton, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

North Royalton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. North Royalton has a population of about 31,013. Median household income is $81,810 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to North Royalton

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 13.5 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 15.1 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 18.4 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 19.3 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 20.4 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Akron Wayne College

Orrville, OH 31.3 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
28.6 BOC Score
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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#7

Malone University

Canton, OH 38.8 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 43.3 miles from North Royalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad

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

Social Work Wages Near North Royalton

North Royalton is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker $57,860 Cleveland, OH $61,619
Healthcare Social Worker $66,230 Cleveland, OH $70,532
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $45,390 Cleveland, OH $48,339
Social Worker, All Other $68,100 Cleveland, OH $72,524
Social and Community Service Manager $77,200 Cleveland, OH $82,215
Social and Human Service Assistant $39,780 Cleveland, OH $42,364
Community Health Worker $48,260 Cleveland, OH $51,395

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.

North Royalton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,013 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,810 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Cuyahoga County 17,274 workers, 982 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other North Royalton-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near North Royalton, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near North Royalton. The closest is Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH (13.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (20.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near North Royalton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near North Royalton are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,200), Social Worker, All Other ($68,100), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,230). 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 Strongsville instead of North Royalton?

Strongsville, OH is 4.5 miles from North Royalton 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 North Royalton an affordable place to study social work?

North Royalton’s median household income of $81,810 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Royalton 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.

Learn More About Social Work Programs

Other Programs Available in North Royalton

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

Back to Best Social Work Schools in Ohio: Online Programs (2026)