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Best Online Social Work Programs in Mustang, OK (2026)
Mustang, Oklahoma has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs. Mustang has a population of about 21,290. Median household income is $88,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $102,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Mustang
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Mustang, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mustang city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Mustang
Mustang is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $43,950 | Oklahoma City, OK | $48,617 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $58,940 | Oklahoma City, OK | $65,199 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $44,690 | Oklahoma City, OK | $49,436 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $102,560 | Oklahoma City, OK | $113,451 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $74,940 | Oklahoma City, OK | $82,898 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $39,510 | Oklahoma City, OK | $43,706 |
| Community Health Worker | $47,950 | Oklahoma City, OK | $53,042 |
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.
Mustang at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,290 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $88,262 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Canadian County | 1,195 workers, 85 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Mustang-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Yukon, OK – 9.2 mi away (26,340 pop)
- Oklahoma City, OK – 13.0 mi away (948,154 pop)
- Moore, OK – 14.7 mi away (61,415 pop)
- Del City, OK – 16.4 mi away (21,950 pop)
- Midwest City, OK – 20.5 mi away (57,305 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Mustang, OK?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Mustang are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Mustang?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Mustang are: Social Worker, All Other ($102,560), Social and Community Service Manager ($74,940), Healthcare Social Worker ($58,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Yukon instead of Mustang?
Yukon, OK is 9.2 miles from Mustang 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 Mustang an affordable place to study social work?
Mustang’s median household income of $88,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mustang 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: July 23, 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.