Best Online Social Work Programs in Ardmore, OK (2026)

Ardmore, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Ardmore has a population of about 24,757. Median household income is $52,954 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $101,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Ardmore

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

#1

East Central University

Ada, OK 47.9 miles from Ardmore BOC Score40.6
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#2

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX 66.9 miles from Ardmore BOC Score61.2
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#3

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 68.0 miles from Ardmore BOC Score65.8
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#4

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 71.6 miles from Ardmore BOC Score78.0
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#5

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX 83.1 miles from Ardmore BOC Score55.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Ardmore

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$43,950
Healthcare Social Worker$56,120
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$43,120
Social Worker, All Other$101,860
Social and Community Service Manager$73,720
Social and Human Service Assistant$36,740
Community Health Worker$45,790

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.


Ardmore at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,757Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Carter County644 workers, 48 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Ardmore, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Ardmore. The closest is East Central University in Ada, OK (47.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Midwestern State University (83.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Oklahoma are: Social Worker, All Other ($101,860), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,720), Healthcare Social Worker ($56,120). Wages for Ardmore workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Denison instead of Ardmore?

Denison, TX is 44.0 miles from Ardmore 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 Ardmore an affordable place to study social work?

Ardmore’s median household income of $52,954 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ardmore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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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Other Programs Available in Ardmore

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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.