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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hopewell, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Hopewell has a population of about 22,944. Median household income is $48,681 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $104,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Hopewell

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

#1

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA 7.2 miles from Hopewell BOC Score42.6
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#2

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 19.7 miles from Hopewell BOC Score65.8
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#3

Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA 20.4 miles from Hopewell BOC Score37.4
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#4

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA 47.4 miles from Hopewell BOC Score59.6
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#5

Longwood University

Farmville, VA 60.2 miles from Hopewell BOC Score61.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Hopewell

Hopewell is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$60,520Richmond, VA$61,818
Healthcare Social Worker$71,690Richmond, VA$73,228
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$63,020Richmond, VA$64,372
Social Worker, All Other$96,970Richmond, VA$99,050
Social and Community Service Manager$104,070Richmond, VA$106,302
Social and Human Service Assistant$42,170Richmond, VA$43,075
Community Health Worker$51,420Richmond, VA$52,523

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.

Hopewell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,681Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Hopewell (city) County226 workers, 124 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Hopewell. The closest is Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Longwood University (60.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Hopewell are: Social and Community Service Manager ($104,070), Social Worker, All Other ($96,970), Healthcare Social Worker ($71,690). 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 Petersburg instead of Hopewell?

Petersburg, VA is 7.9 miles from Hopewell 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 Hopewell an affordable place to study social work?

Hopewell’s median household income of $48,681 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hopewell 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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Other Programs Available in Hopewell

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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.

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