University of Utah
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Best Online Social Work Programs in North Salt Lake, UT (2026)
North Salt Lake, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,496 to $20,879 per year for indexed programs. North Salt Lake has a population of about 23,239. Median household income is $106,885 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.9% 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 North Salt Lake
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near North Salt Lake. Distances are calculated from North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Salt Lake Community College
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Weber State University
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Utah Valley University
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Brigham Young University
Published tuition$6,496 - $20,879
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah social work page.
Social Work Wages Near North Salt Lake
North Salt Lake 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $50,990 | Ogden, UT | $50,837 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,700 | Ogden, UT | $75,474 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $55,970 | Ogden, UT | $55,803 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $66,960 | Ogden, UT | $66,760 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $77,540 | Ogden, UT | $77,308 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $41,250 | Ogden, UT | $41,127 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,290 | Ogden, 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.
North Salt Lake at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,239 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $106,885 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.9% | 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 County | 2,118 workers, 556 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other North Salt Lake-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Bountiful, UT – 3.4 mi away (44,078 pop)
- Salt Lake City, UT – 4.6 mi away (1,061,156 pop)
- South Salt Lake, UT – 9.6 mi away (24,630 pop)
- Farmington, UT – 9.7 mi away (23,140 pop)
- West Valley City, UT – 11.8 mi away (136,574 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near North Salt Lake, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near North Salt Lake. The closest is University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brigham Young University (43.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near North Salt Lake?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near North Salt Lake 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 Bountiful instead of North Salt Lake?
Bountiful, UT is 3.4 miles from North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake an affordable place to study social work?
North Salt Lake’s median household income of $106,885 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Salt Lake 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.