Cleveland State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Rocky River, OH (2026)
Rocky River, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $37,860 to $49,537 per year for indexed programs. Rocky River has a population of about 21,490. Median household income is $93,956 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.0% 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 Rocky River
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Rocky River. Distances are calculated from Rocky River 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 Rocky River. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lorain County Community College
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Online programsYes
Case Western Reserve University
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Online programsYes
Ursuline College
Published tuition$37,860 - $49,537
Online programsYes
Lakeland Community College
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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 Rocky River
Rocky River 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.
Rocky River at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,490 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $93,956 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 64.0% | 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 Rocky River-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Lakewood, OH – 2.8 mi away (50,279 pop)
- Westlake, OH – 4.2 mi away (32,293 pop)
- North Olmsted, OH – 5.1 mi away (31,817 pop)
- Parma Heights, OH – 7.4 mi away (20,123 pop)
- Avon Lake, OH – 8.6 mi away (23,659 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Rocky River, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Rocky River. The closest is Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH (9.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lakeland Community College (27.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Rocky River?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Rocky River 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 Lakewood instead of Rocky River?
Lakewood, OH is 2.8 miles from Rocky River 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 Rocky River an affordable place to study social work?
Rocky River’s median household income of $93,956 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rocky River 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.