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

Shawnee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Shawnee has a population of about 31,511. Median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% 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 Shawnee

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Shawnee. Distances are calculated from Shawnee city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Shawnee

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.

Shawnee at a Glance

Other Shawnee-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Norman, OK – 23.1 mi away (114,444 pop)
• Midwest City, OK – 24.1 mi away (57,305 pop)
• Del City, OK – 27.6 mi away (21,950 pop)
• Moore, OK – 28.9 mi away (61,415 pop)
• Oklahoma City, OK – 31.9 mi away (948,154 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Shawnee. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (29.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tulsa Community College (77.6 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 Shawnee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norman instead of Shawnee?

Norman, OK is 23.1 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study social work?

Shawnee’s median household income of $54,281 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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.