Best Online Social Work Programs in Washington, UT (2026)
Washington, Utah is home to about 30,686 residents. Median household income is $94,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. George, UT metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Washington
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Washington. Distances are calculated from Washington city center.
No Washington-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Washington
Washington is part of the St. George, UT metro area (BLS area code 41100). 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 | $55,530 | St. George, UT | $57,071 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,400 | St. George, UT | $64,132 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $49,190 | St. George, UT | $50,555 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $66,440 | UT statewide | $68,284 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $82,870 | St. George, UT | $85,170 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $37,020 | St. George, UT | $38,047 |
| Community Health Worker | $55,700 | UT statewide | $57,246 |
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.
Washington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,686 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $94,015 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Washington-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Saint George, UT – 6.2 mi away (111,090 pop)
- Cedar City, UT – 43.8 mi away (35,921 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Washington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Washington are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,870), Social Worker, All Other ($66,440), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,400). 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 Saint George instead of Washington?
Saint George, UT is 6.2 miles from Washington 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 Washington an affordable place to study social work?
Washington’s median household income of $94,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Washington 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.