Portland State University
Published tuition$11,238 - $30,138
Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Beaverton, OR (2026)
Beaverton, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,238 to $69,183 per year for indexed programs. Beaverton has a population of about 97,502. Median household income is $94,279 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Healthcare Social Worker at a median $85,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Beaverton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Beaverton. Distances are calculated from Beaverton city center.
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 Beaverton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Portland
Published tuition$54,900 - $69,183
Online programs--
Warner Pacific University
Published tuition$21,010 - $32,975
Online programs--
George Fox University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Pacific University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Beaverton
Beaverton is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $66,910 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $63,482 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81,395 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $69,962 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $67,820 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,345 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $85,600 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81,214 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $51,710 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,061 |
| Community Health Worker | $55,550 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,704 |
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.
Beaverton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,502 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $94,279 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Washington County | 8,141 workers, 1,105 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Beaverton-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Tigard, OR – 4.1 mi away (51,902 pop)
- Hillsboro, OR – 6.8 mi away (105,164 pop)
- Lake Oswego, OR – 7.2 mi away (38,945 pop)
- Tualatin, OR – 7.3 mi away (27,545 pop)
- Portland, OR – 9.1 mi away (2,027,629 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Beaverton, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Beaverton. The closest is Portland State University in Portland, OR (6.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pacific University (14.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Beaverton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Beaverton are: Healthcare Social Worker ($85,790), Social and Community Service Manager ($85,600), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($73,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Tigard instead of Beaverton?
Tigard, OR is 4.1 miles from Beaverton 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 Beaverton an affordable place to study social work?
Beaverton’s median household income of $94,279 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaverton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.