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

Duncan, Oklahoma has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs. Duncan has a population of about 22,872. Median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% 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 Duncan

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Duncan. Distances are calculated from Duncan city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Duncan

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.

Duncan at a Glance

Other Duncan-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Lawton, OK – 29.0 mi away (92,299 pop)
• Ardmore, OK – 51.3 mi away (21,597 pop)
• Wichita Falls, TX – 56.1 mi away (99,596 pop)
• Norman, OK – 57.7 mi away (114,444 pop)
• Mustang, OK – 59.7 mi away (20,792 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near Duncan. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (52.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Central University (73.2 miles). 4 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 Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?

Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan 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 Duncan an affordable place to study social work?

Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan 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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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.