The University of Texas at Arlington
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Best Online Social Work Programs in Watauga, TX (2026)
Watauga, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Watauga has a population of about 23,336. Median household income is $91,669 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% 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 Watauga
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Watauga. Distances are calculated from Watauga 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 Watauga. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Texas Christian University
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University of North Texas
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Texas Woman's University
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Dallas College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Watauga
Watauga 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.
Watauga at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,336 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $91,669 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.9% | 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 Watauga-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- North Richland Hills, TX – 2.1 mi away (69,798 pop)
- Haltom City, TX – 3.9 mi away (44,361 pop)
- Keller, TX – 4.5 mi away (46,646 pop)
- Hurst, TX – 4.8 mi away (39,160 pop)
- Colleyville, TX – 6.1 mi away (26,152 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Watauga, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Watauga. The closest is The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dallas College (27.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Watauga?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Watauga 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 North Richland Hills instead of Watauga?
North Richland Hills, TX is 2.1 miles from Watauga 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 Watauga an affordable place to study social work?
Watauga’s median household income of $91,669 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watauga 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.