Allentown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,215 to $15,075 per year for indexed programs. Allentown has a population of about 125,320. Median household income is $53,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $75,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Allentown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Allentown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Allentown 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Allentown.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,460
Avg net price
$18,659/yr
TuitionIn‑state$46,314
Out‑of‑state$46,314
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Allentown
Allentown is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $56,940 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $56,940 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,390 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $64,390 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $55,840 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $55,840 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $52,690 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $52,690 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $75,150 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $75,150 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $46,040 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $46,040 |
| Community Health Worker | $58,180 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $58,180 |
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.
Allentown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 125,320 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,403 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.0 (at U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Lehigh County | 8,255 workers, 441 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Allentown-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Bethlehem, PA – 6.0 mi away (75,293 pop)
- Easton, PA – 14.7 mi away (26,978 pop)
- Pottstown, PA – 25.5 mi away (109,052 pop)
- Reading, PA – 29.6 mi away (264,736 pop)
- East Stroudsburg, PA – 32.1 mi away (56,230 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Allentown, PA?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Allentown 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 Allentown?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Allentown are: Social and Community Service Manager ($75,150), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,390), Community Health Worker ($58,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Bethlehem instead of Allentown?
Bethlehem, PA is 6.0 miles from Allentown 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 Allentown an affordable place to study social work?
Allentown’s median household income of $53,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Allentown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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: 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 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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