Best Online Social Work Programs in Mount Pocono, PA (2026)

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $39,570 to $52,673 per year for indexed programs. Mount Pocono has a population of about 3,086. Median household income is $86,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $75,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Mount Pocono

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

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 Mount Pocono. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA 12.9 miles from Mount Pocono BOC Score51.9
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#2

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 25.9 miles from Mount Pocono BOC Score64.3
Published tuition$39,570 - $52,673
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#3

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA 31.0 miles from Mount Pocono BOC Score50.3
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#4

Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ 31.5 miles from Mount Pocono BOC Score53.8
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#5

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ 33.3 miles from Mount Pocono BOC Score57.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Mount Pocono

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$50,820
Healthcare Social Worker$61,900
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,290
Social Worker, All Other$74,430
Social and Community Service Manager$75,280
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,050
Community Health Worker$50,710

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.


Mount Pocono at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population3,086Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,096Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Monroe County2,199 workers, 172 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Mount Pocono, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Mount Pocono. The closest is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in East Stroudsburg, PA (12.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Centenary University (33.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Social and Community Service Manager ($75,280), Social Worker, All Other ($74,430), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,900). Wages for Mount Pocono workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Stroudsburg instead of Mount Pocono?

East Stroudsburg, PA is 12.5 miles from Mount Pocono 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 Mount Pocono an affordable place to study social work?

Mount Pocono’s median household income of $86,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pocono 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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Other Programs Available in Mount Pocono

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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.