Best Social Work Schools Near Medford, OR (2026)

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

Medford, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering social work programs. Medford has a population of about 85,794. Median household income is $70,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Medford, OR metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $93,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Medford

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

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR 28.0 miles from Medford
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,845
Avg net price $11,042/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 182.6 miles from Medford
  • 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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  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 205.0 miles from Medford
  • 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

#4

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 206.8 miles from Medford
  • 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

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#5

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 219.3 miles from Medford
  • 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

Portland State University

Portland, OR 219.5 miles from Medford
  • 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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#7

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 220.4 miles from Medford
  • 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

#8

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 220.7 miles from Medford
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

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 Medford

Medford is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). 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 $67,170 Medford, OR $66,243
Healthcare Social Worker $80,590 Medford, OR $79,477
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $60,940 Medford, OR $60,099
Social Worker, All Other $70,110 Medford, OR $69,142
Social and Community Service Manager $93,220 Medford, OR $91,933
Social and Human Service Assistant $49,090 Medford, OR $48,412
Community Health Worker $58,600 Medford, OR $57,791

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.

Medford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 85,794 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,497 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Jackson County 3,545 workers, 353 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering social work programs near Medford. The closest is Rogue Community College in Grants Pass, OR (28.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rogue Community College (28.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Medford are: Social and Community Service Manager ($93,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($80,590), Social Worker, All Other ($70,110). 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 Ashland instead of Medford?

Ashland, OR is 12.9 miles from Medford 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 Medford an affordable place to study social work?

Medford’s median household income of $70,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Medford 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 Medford

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

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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