Best Online Social Work Programs in South Euclid, OH (2026)

South Euclid, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $37,860 to $49,537 per year for indexed programs. South Euclid has a population of about 21,606. Median household income is $78,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.1% 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 South Euclid

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

#1

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 3.7 miles from South Euclid BOC Score54.7
Published tuition$37,860 - $49,537
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#2

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 4.5 miles from South Euclid BOC Score75.8
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#3

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 7.8 miles from South Euclid BOC Score53.1
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#4

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH 11.5 miles from South Euclid BOC Score43.3
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#5

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 29.4 miles from South Euclid BOC Score58.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio social work page.


Social Work Wages Near South Euclid

South Euclid 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$57,860Cleveland, OH$61,619
Healthcare Social Worker$66,230Cleveland, OH$70,532
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,390Cleveland, OH$48,339
Social Worker, All Other$68,100Cleveland, OH$72,524
Social and Community Service Manager$77,200Cleveland, OH$82,215
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,780Cleveland, OH$42,364
Community Health Worker$48,260Cleveland, 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.


South Euclid at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,606Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,782Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+42.1%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 County17,274 workers, 982 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near South Euclid, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near South Euclid. The closest is Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, OH (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lorain County Community College (29.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near South Euclid?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near South Euclid 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 Cleveland Heights instead of South Euclid?

Cleveland Heights, OH is 2.2 miles from South Euclid 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 South Euclid an affordable place to study social work?

South Euclid’s median household income of $78,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Euclid 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.