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

Oregon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $29,778 to $42,802 per year for indexed programs. Oregon has a population of about 19,821. Median household income is $82,467 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Oregon

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

#1

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 9.5 miles from Oregon BOC Score 52.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lourdes University

Sylvania, OH 14.7 miles from Oregon BOC Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,150
Avg net price $23,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 22.5 miles from Oregon BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 43.1 miles from Oregon BOC Score 50.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Defiance College

Defiance, OH 54.1 miles from Oregon BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,351
Avg net price $26,337/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 57.8 miles from Oregon BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 72.3 miles from Oregon BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH 72.3 miles from Oregon BOC Score 35.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $12,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Oregon

Oregon is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). 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$57,990Toledo, OH$63,377
Healthcare Social Worker$60,540Toledo, OH$66,164
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,600Toledo, OH$50,929
Social Worker, All Other$59,090Toledo, OH$64,579
Social and Community Service Manager$72,380Toledo, OH$79,104
Social and Human Service Assistant$37,290Toledo, OH$40,754
Community Health Worker$44,940Toledo, OH$49,115

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.


Oregon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,467Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Lucas County5,180 workers, 388 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Oregon 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 Oregon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Oregon are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,380), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,540), Social Worker, All Other ($59,090). 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 Toledo instead of Oregon?

Toledo, OH is 7.7 miles from Oregon 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 Oregon an affordable place to study social work?

Oregon’s median household income of $82,467 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oregon 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 Oregon

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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.