Best Social Work Schools Near Owasso, OK (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Owasso, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $50,004 per year for indexed programs. Owasso has a population of about 39,013. Median household income is $79,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $101,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Owasso

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Owasso, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Owasso city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Owasso. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, OK 13.0 miles from Owasso
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,746
Avg net price $6,288/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 17.9 miles from Owasso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,885
Avg net price $25,365/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 54.5 miles from Owasso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,379
Avg net price $12,710/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,810
Out‑of‑state$17,290
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK 113.0 miles from Owasso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,307
Avg net price $7,081/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,779
Out‑of‑state$9,564
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

East Central University

Ada, OK 114.8 miles from Owasso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,962
Avg net price $8,683/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 117.2 miles from Owasso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK 161.3 miles from Owasso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 65%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,358
Avg net price $10,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,970
Out‑of‑state$11,664
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Owasso

Owasso is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). 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 Tulsa, OK $49,271
Healthcare Social Worker $56,670 Tulsa, OK $63,531
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $44,500 Tulsa, OK $49,888
Social Worker, All Other $101,860 Tulsa, OK $114,193
Social and Community Service Manager $74,240 Tulsa, OK $83,229
Social and Human Service Assistant $37,010 Tulsa, OK $41,491
Community Health Worker $53,600 Tulsa, OK $60,090

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.

Owasso at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,013 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,386 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Tulsa County 8,805 workers, 639 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Owasso. The closest is Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, OK (13.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Southern State University (94.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Owasso?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Owasso are: Social Worker, All Other ($101,860), Social and Community Service Manager ($74,240), Healthcare Social Worker ($56,670). 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 Tulsa instead of Owasso?

Tulsa, OK is 11.8 miles from Owasso 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 Owasso an affordable place to study social work?

Owasso’s median household income of $79,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owasso 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 Owasso

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Owasso:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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