Cleveland State University
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Best Online Social Work Programs in North Royalton, OH (2026)
North Royalton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $37,860 to $49,537 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near North Royalton. Distances are calculated from North Royalton 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 North Royalton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Case Western Reserve University
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Online programsYes
Lorain County Community College
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Online programsYes
Ursuline College
Published tuition$37,860 - $49,537
Online programsYes
University of Akron Main Campus
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Online programsYes
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
- Strongsville, OH – 4.5 mi away (44,631 pop)
- Parma, OH – 4.9 mi away (79,425 pop)
- Parma Heights, OH – 5.1 mi away (20,123 pop)
- Brunswick, OH – 6.1 mi away (34,756 pop)
- Garfield Heights, OH – 10.4 mi away (27,905 pop)
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 (13.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (19.8 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.
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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.