Best Online Social Work Programs in Layton, UT (2026)

Layton, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Layton has a population of about 82,512. Median household income is $99,188 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ogden, UT metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Layton

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Layton. Distances are calculated from Layton 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 Layton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 7.7 miles from Layton BOC Score72.8
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#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 22.7 miles from Layton BOC Score77.5
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#3

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT 28.0 miles from Layton BOC Score51.6
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#4

Utah State University

Logan, UT 46.4 miles from Layton BOC Score57.8
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#5

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 56.6 miles from Layton BOC Score80.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Layton

Layton is part of the Ogden, UT metro area (BLS area code 36260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$50,990Ogden, UT$50,837
Healthcare Social Worker$75,700Ogden, UT$75,474
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$55,970Ogden, UT$55,803
Social Worker, All Other$66,960Ogden, UT$66,760
Social and Community Service Manager$77,540Ogden, UT$77,308
Social and Human Service Assistant$41,250Ogden, UT$41,127
Community Health Worker$48,290Ogden, UT$48,146

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.


Layton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population82,512Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$99,188Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Davis County2,118 workers, 556 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Layton, UT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Layton. The closest is Weber State University in Ogden, UT (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah Valley University (56.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Layton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Layton are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,540), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,700), Social Worker, All Other ($66,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kaysville instead of Layton?

Kaysville, UT is 3.4 miles from Layton 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 Layton an affordable place to study social work?

Layton’s median household income of $99,188 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Layton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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.