Best Online Social Work Programs in Blacksburg, VA (2026)

Blacksburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,735 to $26,681 per year for indexed programs. Blacksburg has a population of about 45,288. Median household income is $48,070 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $92,930 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Blacksburg

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Blacksburg

Blacksburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia 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.

Blacksburg at a Glance

Other Blacksburg-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Christiansburg, VA – 6.3 mi away (22,088 pop)
• Salem, VA – 20.8 mi away (25,549 pop)
• Roanoke, VA – 26.0 mi away (215,793 pop)
• Bluefield, WV – 43.5 mi away (43,012 pop)
• Martinsville, VA – 49.0 mi away (34,132 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Blacksburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Blacksburg. The closest is Radford University in Radford, VA (9.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Winston-Salem State University (79.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Blacksburg are: Social Worker, All Other ($92,930), Social and Community Service Manager ($84,900), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Christiansburg instead of Blacksburg?

Christiansburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg an affordable place to study social work?

Blacksburg’s median household income of $48,070 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Blacksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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.