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Best Online Social Work Programs in Bedford, TX (2026)
Bedford, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Bedford has a population of about 49,191. Median household income is $81,393 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $98,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Bedford
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Bedford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bedford city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Bedford
Bedford is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 | $57,080 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $55,364 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,930 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $73,647 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $47,390 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $45,965 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $98,670 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $95,703 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $80,480 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $78,060 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $46,850 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $45,441 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,010 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49,476 |
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.
Bedford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,191 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,393 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Tarrant County | 16,236 workers, 1,714 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bedford-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Hurst, TX – 2.8 mi away (39,160 pop)
- Colleyville, TX – 3.2 mi away (26,152 pop)
- Euless, TX – 3.2 mi away (54,769 pop)
- North Richland Hills, TX – 4.9 mi away (69,798 pop)
- Watauga, TX – 7.0 mi away (24,629 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Bedford, TX?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Bedford 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 Bedford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Bedford are: Social Worker, All Other ($98,670), Social and Community Service Manager ($80,480), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,930). 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 Hurst instead of Bedford?
Hurst, TX is 2.8 miles from Bedford 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 Bedford an affordable place to study social work?
Bedford’s median household income of $81,393 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bedford 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: 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.