Best Social Work Schools Near Lebanon, OR (2026)

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

Lebanon, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Lebanon has a population of about 18,978. Median household income is $56,740 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, OR metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $95,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Lebanon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Lebanon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lebanon 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 Lebanon. 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

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 31.1 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
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: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 53.4 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
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: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 57.1 miles from Lebanon
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.1 BOC Score
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: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Portland State University

Portland, OR 68.6 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 69.1 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
38.3 BOC Score
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: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 69.1 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
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: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 72.4 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Portland

Portland, OR 72.5 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Lebanon

Lebanon is part of the Albany, OR metro area (BLS area code 10540). 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 $61,020 Albany, OR $59,765
Healthcare Social Worker $75,880 Albany, OR $74,319
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $74,980 Albany, OR $73,438
Social Worker, All Other $72,260 Albany, OR $70,774
Social and Community Service Manager $95,120 Albany, OR $93,164
Social and Human Service Assistant $47,370 Albany, OR $46,396
Community Health Worker $53,350 OR statewide $52,253

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.

Lebanon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,978 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,740 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Linn County 2,245 workers, 296 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Lebanon. The closest is Chemeketa Community College in Salem, OR (31.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Warner Pacific University (69.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Lebanon are: Social and Community Service Manager ($95,120), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,880), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($74,980). 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 Albany instead of Lebanon?

Albany, OR is 11.4 miles from Lebanon 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 Lebanon an affordable place to study social work?

Lebanon’s median household income of $56,740 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon 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 Lebanon

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

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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