Lamar University
Published tuition$8,690 - $21,626
Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Beaumont, TX (2026)
Beaumont, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $2,166 to $21,626 per year for indexed programs. Beaumont has a population of about 113,710. Median household income is $57,530 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $84,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Beaumont
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Beaumont. Distances are calculated from Beaumont 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 Beaumont. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lee College
Published tuition$2,166 - $12,050
Online programs--
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
University of Houston-Downtown
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
University of Houston
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Beaumont
Beaumont is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area (BLS area code 13140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $50,710 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $56,344 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,680 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $72,978 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,260 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $50,289 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $84,240 | TX statewide | $93,600 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $75,680 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $84,089 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $44,460 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $49,400 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,720 | TX statewide | $54,133 |
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.
Beaumont at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,710 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,530 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Jefferson County | 1,653 workers, 118 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Beaumont-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Port Arthur, TX – 20.6 mi away (157,732 pop)
- Sulphur, LA – 48.2 mi away (20,272 pop)
- Baytown, TX – 53.8 mi away (75,992 pop)
- Lake Charles, LA – 56.2 mi away (153,097 pop)
- La Porte, TX – 61.3 mi away (35,086 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Beaumont, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Beaumont. The closest is Lamar University in Beaumont, TX (5.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Houston (76.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Beaumont?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Beaumont are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,240), Social and Community Service Manager ($75,680), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Port Arthur instead of Beaumont?
Port Arthur, TX is 20.6 miles from Beaumont 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 Beaumont an affordable place to study social work?
Beaumont’s median household income of $57,530 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaumont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.