Best Online Social Work Programs in Eugene, OR (2026)

Eugene, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs. Eugene has a population of about 177,520. Median household income is $63,836 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Healthcare Social Worker at a median $83,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Eugene

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Eugene, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eugene 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 Eugene. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 63.8 miles from Eugene BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 86.5 miles from Eugene BOC Score 62.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 91.6 miles from Eugene BOC Score 57.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,886
Avg net price $7,855/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 101.3 miles from Eugene BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,583
Avg net price $35,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Portland State University

Portland, OR 102.8 miles from Eugene BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 103.4 miles from Eugene BOC Score 38.3
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,204
Avg net price $25,629/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Portland

Portland, OR 106.5 miles from Eugene BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 106.8 miles from Eugene BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Eugene

Eugene is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$63,520Eugene-Springfield, OR$62,520
Healthcare Social Worker$83,040Eugene-Springfield, OR$81,732
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,020Eugene-Springfield, OR$63,996
Social Worker, All Other$61,310Eugene-Springfield, OR$60,344
Social and Community Service Manager$83,040Eugene-Springfield, OR$81,732
Social and Human Service Assistant$49,260Eugene-Springfield, OR$48,484
Community Health Worker$48,050Eugene-Springfield, OR$47,293

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.


Eugene at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population177,520Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,836Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Lane County6,322 workers, 973 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Eugene, OR?

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Eugene 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 Eugene?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Eugene are: Healthcare Social Worker ($83,040), Social and Community Service Manager ($83,040), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($65,020). 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 Springfield instead of Eugene?

Springfield, OR is 6.8 miles from Eugene 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 Eugene an affordable place to study social work?

Eugene’s median household income of $63,836 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eugene 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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Other Programs Available in Eugene

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.