Best Social Work Schools Near Martinsville, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Martinsville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Martinsville has a population of about 13,584. Median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $94,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Martinsville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Martinsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Martinsville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Martinsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA 18.9 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,296
Avg net price $20,082/yr
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  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Radford University

Radford, VA 49.2 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,739
Avg net price $14,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA 59.5 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,813
Avg net price $29,357/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 178

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Longwood University

Farmville, VA 91.4 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,347
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA 110.6 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,427
Avg net price $12,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA 132.8 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,954
Avg net price $23,322/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA 134.8 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,869
Avg net price $24,588/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA 140.2 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,543
Avg net price $15,840/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Martinsville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker $61,330
Healthcare Social Worker $66,550
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $64,240
Social Worker, All Other $92,930
Social and Community Service Manager $94,970
Social and Human Service Assistant $43,450
Community Health Worker $48,910

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.

Martinsville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,584 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,434 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Martinsville (city) County 611 workers, 438 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Martinsville. The closest is Ferrum College in Ferrum, VA (18.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Winston-Salem State University (45.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Virginia are: Social and Community Service Manager ($94,970), Social Worker, All Other ($92,930), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,550). Wages for Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Danville instead of Martinsville?

Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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 Martinsville an affordable place to study social work?

Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville 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 Martinsville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Martinsville:

Data verified: September 6, 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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