Angelo State University
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Best Online Social Work Programs in San Angelo, TX (2026)
San Angelo, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. San Angelo has a population of about 99,507. Median household income is $64,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% 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 San Angelo
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near San Angelo. Distances are calculated from San Angelo 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 San Angelo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Abilene Christian University
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Howard College
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Hardin-Simmons University
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Howard Payne 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 San Angelo
San Angelo is part of the San Angelo, TX metro area (BLS area code 41660). 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 | $60,180 | San Angelo, TX | $65,059 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $73,410 | San Angelo, TX | $79,362 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $66,770 | San Angelo, TX | $72,184 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $84,240 | TX statewide | $91,070 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $67,640 | San Angelo, TX | $73,124 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $42,120 | San Angelo, TX | $45,535 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,720 | TX statewide | $52,670 |
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.
San Angelo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,507 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,146 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other San Angelo-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Abilene, TX – 81.4 mi away (115,285 pop)
- Big Spring, TX – 81.7 mi away (29,267 pop)
- Brownwood, TX – 88.7 mi away (22,551 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near San Angelo, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near San Angelo. The closest is Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Howard Payne University (88.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near San Angelo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near San Angelo are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,240), Healthcare Social Worker ($73,410), Social and Community Service Manager ($67,640). 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 Abilene instead of San Angelo?
Abilene, TX is 81.4 miles from San Angelo 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 San Angelo an affordable place to study social work?
San Angelo’s median household income of $64,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Angelo 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.