Lorain County Community College
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Best Online Social Work Programs in Norwalk, OH (2026)
Norwalk, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Norwalk has a population of about 17,054. Median household income is $58,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Norwalk
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Norwalk. Distances are calculated from Norwalk 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 Norwalk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ashland University
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North Central State College
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Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
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University of Akron Wayne College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Norwalk
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $51,520 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,610 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,080 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $59,780 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,890 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $38,390 |
| Community Health Worker | $50,650 |
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.
Norwalk at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,054 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,940 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Norwalk-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Sandusky, OH – 14.8 mi away (47,494 pop)
- Lorain, OH – 25.9 mi away (179,926 pop)
- Fremont, OH – 27.3 mi away (22,737 pop)
- Elyria, OH – 27.6 mi away (53,715 pop)
- Ashland, OH – 30.2 mi away (20,352 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Norwalk, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Norwalk. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (30.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Wayne College (50.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Ohio are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,890), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,610), Social Worker, All Other ($59,780). Wages for Norwalk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Sandusky instead of Norwalk?
Sandusky, OH is 14.8 miles from Norwalk 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 Norwalk an affordable place to study social work?
Norwalk’s median household income of $58,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk 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.