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Best Online Social Work Programs in Big Spring, TX (2026)
Big Spring, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $27,298 to $40,493 per year for indexed programs. Big Spring has a population of about 24,769. Median household income is $70,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.0% 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 Big Spring
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Big Spring. Distances are calculated from Big Spring 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 Big Spring. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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Angelo State University
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Lubbock Christian University
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Online programsYes
Texas Tech University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Big Spring
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $55,680 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,990 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,630 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $84,240 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $76,520 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,860 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,720 |
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.
Big Spring at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,769 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,532 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Big Spring-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Midland, TX – 39.7 mi away (142,680 pop)
- Odessa, TX – 56.1 mi away (149,088 pop)
- San Angelo, TX – 81.7 mi away (100,472 pop)
- Lubbock, TX – 94.7 mi away (261,076 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Big Spring, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Big Spring. The closest is Howard College in Big Spring, TX (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (96.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Texas are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,240), Social and Community Service Manager ($76,520), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,990). Wages for Big Spring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Big Spring?
Midland, TX is 39.7 miles from Big Spring 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 Big Spring an affordable place to study social work?
Big Spring’s median household income of $70,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Big Spring 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.