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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

York, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $29,990 to $40,813 per year for indexed programs. York has a population of about 44,830. Median household income is $47,115 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.1% 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 York

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near York. Distances are calculated from York 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 York. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA 14.6 miles from York BOC Score68.1
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#2

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA 20.3 miles from York BOC Score55.1
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#3

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA 20.4 miles from York BOC Score65.5
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#4

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 24.5 miles from York BOC Score37.5
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#5

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA 24.6 miles from York BOC Score48.4
Published tuition$29,990 - $40,813
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania social work page.

Social Work Wages Near York

York is part of the York-Hanover, PA metro area (BLS area code 49620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$52,850York-Hanover, PA$55,052
Healthcare Social Worker$62,690York-Hanover, PA$65,302
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,050York-Hanover, PA$46,927
Social Worker, All Other$74,430PA statewide$77,531
Social and Community Service Manager$63,570York-Hanover, PA$66,219
Social and Human Service Assistant$41,580York-Hanover, PA$43,312
Community Health Worker$49,410York-Hanover, PA$51,469

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.

York at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,830Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,115Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in York County4,731 workers, 478 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near York. The closest is Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA (14.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lancaster Bible College (24.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near York are: Social Worker, All Other ($74,430), Social and Community Service Manager ($63,570), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,690). 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 Hanover instead of York?

Hanover, PA is 17.0 miles from York 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 York an affordable place to study social work?

York’s median household income of $47,115 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in York 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 York

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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.

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