Jarvis Christian University
Published tuition$11,720 - $25,054
Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Marshall, TX (2026)
Marshall, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,720 to $25,054 per year for indexed programs. Marshall has a population of about 23,646. Median household income is $49,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% 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 Marshall
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Marshall. Distances are calculated from Marshall 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 Marshall. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Tyler Junior College
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Texas College
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Stephen F Austin State University
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Marshall
Marshall is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). 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 | $45,400 | Longview, TX | $50,726 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,520 | Longview, TX | $72,089 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $37,630 | Longview, TX | $42,045 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $84,240 | TX statewide | $94,123 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $67,840 | Longview, TX | $75,799 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $37,340 | Longview, TX | $41,721 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,720 | TX statewide | $54,436 |
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.
Marshall at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,646 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,817 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Marshall-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Longview, TX – 24.0 mi away (100,852 pop)
- Shreveport, LA – 32.7 mi away (291,749 pop)
- Bossier City, LA – 39.9 mi away (68,485 pop)
- Tyler, TX – 57.7 mi away (140,857 pop)
- Texarkana, TX – 64.9 mi away (80,888 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Marshall, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Marshall. The closest is Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins, TX (49.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A&M University-Texarkana (67.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Marshall?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Marshall are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,240), Social and Community Service Manager ($67,840), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,520). 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 Longview instead of Marshall?
Longview, TX is 24.0 miles from Marshall 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 Marshall an affordable place to study social work?
Marshall’s median household income of $49,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshall 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.