Sinclair Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Trotwood, OH (2026)
Trotwood, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $23,450 per year for indexed programs. Trotwood has a population of about 23,041. Median household income is $49,082 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $71,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Trotwood
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Trotwood. Distances are calculated from Trotwood 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 Trotwood. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Wright State University-Main Campus
Published tuition$11,188 - $23,255
Online programsYes
Central State University
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Online programsYes
Wilberforce University
Published tuition$14,776 - $23,450
Online programsYes
Edison State 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 Trotwood
Trotwood is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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 | $49,630 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $53,538 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,080 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $68,047 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $44,100 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $47,573 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $64,630 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $69,720 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $71,920 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $77,584 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $38,170 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $41,176 |
| Community Health Worker | $50,230 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $54,186 |
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.
Trotwood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,041 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,082 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Montgomery County | 7,600 workers, 494 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Trotwood-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Dayton, OH – 6.3 mi away (718,772 pop)
- Riverside, OH – 10.3 mi away (24,981 pop)
- Kettering, OH – 11.1 mi away (55,306 pop)
- Huber Heights, OH – 11.7 mi away (38,019 pop)
- Beavercreek, OH – 14.1 mi away (46,376 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Trotwood, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Trotwood. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edison State Community College (25.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Trotwood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Trotwood are: Social and Community Service Manager ($71,920), Social Worker, All Other ($64,630), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,080). 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 Dayton instead of Trotwood?
Dayton, OH is 6.3 miles from Trotwood 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 Trotwood an affordable place to study social work?
Trotwood’s median household income of $49,082 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trotwood 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.