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

Tulsa, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $9,748 to $28,772 per year for indexed programs. Tulsa has a population of about 412,322. Median household income is $58,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% 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 Tulsa

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Tulsa

Tulsa 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.

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.

Tulsa at a Glance

Other Tulsa-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Broken Arrow, OK – 9.3 mi away (107,403 pop)
• Jenks, OK – 9.8 mi away (21,812 pop)
• Owasso, OK – 11.8 mi away (35,784 pop)
• Bixby, OK – 12.7 mi away (25,333 pop)
• Sapulpa, OK – 13.6 mi away (20,928 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Tulsa. The closest is Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, OK (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (99.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Tulsa 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 Broken Arrow instead of Tulsa?

Broken Arrow, OK is 9.3 miles from Tulsa 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 Tulsa an affordable place to study social work?

Tulsa’s median household income of $58,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tulsa 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.