Ohio State University-Main Campus
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Best Online Social Work Programs in Upper Arlington, OH (2026)
Upper Arlington, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Upper Arlington has a population of about 36,319. Median household income is $150,993 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 79.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Upper Arlington
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Upper Arlington. Distances are calculated from Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ohio Dominican University
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Capital University
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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
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Ohio State University-Newark Campus
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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 | $58,460 | Columbus, OH | $61,215 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 | Columbus, OH | $68,356 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $47,820 | Columbus, OH | $50,073 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $59,690 | Columbus, OH | $62,503 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,830 | Columbus, OH | $83,592 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $42,190 | Columbus, OH | $44,178 |
| Community Health Worker | $64,810 | Columbus, OH | $67,864 |
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.
Upper Arlington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,319 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $150,993 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 79.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Franklin County | 24,836 workers, 1,174 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Upper Arlington-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Hilliard, OH – 4.5 mi away (34,905 pop)
- Columbus, OH – 5.3 mi away (1,495,146 pop)
- Dublin, OH – 7.0 mi away (45,568 pop)
- Westerville, OH – 10.4 mi away (38,985 pop)
- Gahanna, OH – 10.9 mi away (34,956 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Upper Arlington, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Upper Arlington. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Newark Campus (33.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Upper Arlington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Upper Arlington are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,830), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,280), Community Health Worker ($64,810). 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 Hilliard instead of Upper Arlington?
Hilliard, OH is 4.5 miles from Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington an affordable place to study social work?
Upper Arlington’s median household income of $150,993 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Upper Arlington 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.