Best Online Social Work Programs in Lebanon, PA (2026)

Lebanon, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $29,990 to $40,813 per year for indexed programs. Lebanon has a population of about 26,600. Median household income is $47,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $74,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Lebanon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Lebanon. Distances are calculated from Lebanon city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Lebanon

Lebanon is part of the Lebanon, PA metro area (BLS area code 30140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

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

Other Lebanon-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Lancaster, PA – 21.6 mi away (401,205 pop)
• Harrisburg, PA – 24.7 mi away (438,995 pop)
• Pottsville, PA – 25.9 mi away (41,479 pop)
• Reading, PA – 26.1 mi away (264,736 pop)
• York, PA – 30.7 mi away (232,796 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Lebanon. The closest is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, PA (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harrisburg Area Community College (24.6 miles). 5 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 Worker, All Other ($74,430), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($58,260). 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 Lancaster instead of Lebanon?

Lancaster, PA is 21.6 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 $47,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon 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: 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.