San Antonio College
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Best Online Social Work Programs in San Antonio, TX (2026)
San Antonio, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. San Antonio has a population of about 1,458,954. Median household income is $62,917 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $102,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to San Antonio
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near San Antonio. Distances are calculated from San Antonio 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 Antonio. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Our Lady of the Lake University
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Texas State University
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Saint Edward's 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 Antonio
San Antonio is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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 | $56,670 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $59,842 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,860 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $71,658 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,930 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $48,501 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $102,460 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $108,194 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $76,920 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $81,225 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,970 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $48,543 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,470 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $54,351 |
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 Antonio at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,458,954 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,917 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Bexar County | 20,067 workers, 3,689 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other San Antonio-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Converse, TX – 13.3 mi away (22,702 pop)
- Universal City, TX – 14.2 mi away (20,359 pop)
- Schertz, TX – 17.5 mi away (39,453 pop)
- Cibolo, TX – 19.8 mi away (27,855 pop)
- Seguin, TX – 34.6 mi away (27,415 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near San Antonio, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near San Antonio. The closest is San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Edward’s University (69.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near San Antonio?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near San Antonio are: Social Worker, All Other ($102,460), Social and Community Service Manager ($76,920), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,860). 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 Converse instead of San Antonio?
Converse, TX is 13.3 miles from San Antonio 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 Antonio an affordable place to study social work?
San Antonio’s median household income of $62,917 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Antonio 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.