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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sidney, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $7,504 to $17,116 per year for indexed programs. Sidney has a population of about 20,457. Median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% 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 Sidney

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Sidney. Distances are calculated from Sidney 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 Sidney. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH 9.4 miles from Sidney BOC Score63.0
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#2

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Celina, OH 27.8 miles from Sidney BOC Score40.7
Published tuition$7,504 - $17,116
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#3

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 31.3 miles from Sidney BOC Score60.9
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#4

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH 31.3 miles from Sidney BOC Score35.2
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#5

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 33.3 miles from Sidney BOC Score46.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Sidney

OccupationMedian 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.

Sidney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,560Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Sidney. The closest is Edison State Community College in Piqua, OH (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark State College (33.3 miles). 4 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 Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?

Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study social work?

Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney 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.

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