Best Online Social Work Programs in Burlington, VT (2026)

Burlington, Vermont has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $14,558 to $29,257 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 44,649. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning social work-related role is Healthcare Social Worker at a median $81,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Burlington

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Burlington. Distances are calculated from Burlington city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area (BLS area code 15540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Vermont statewide.

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.

Burlington at a Glance

Other Burlington-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Plattsburgh, NY – 18.1 mi away (29,130 pop)
• Barre, VT – 40.9 mi away (20,857 pop)
• Lebanon, NH – 76.3 mi away (26,396 pop)
• Glens Falls, NY – 83.9 mi away (63,793 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Burlington, VT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Burlington. The closest is University of Vermont in Burlington, VT (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Plymouth State University (91.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Burlington are: Healthcare Social Worker ($81,140), Social and Community Service Manager ($78,970), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($73,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Vermont statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plattsburgh instead of Burlington?

Plattsburgh, NY is 18.1 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study social work?

Burlington’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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.