Best Online Social Work Programs in Bainbridge Island, WA (2026)

Bainbridge Island, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Bainbridge Island has a population of about 24,607. Median household income is $159,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $102,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Bainbridge Island

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island is part of the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro area (BLS area code 14740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington 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.

Bainbridge Island at a Glance

Other Bainbridge Island-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Seattle, WA – 10.3 mi away (3,541,236 pop)
• Bremerton, WA – 10.5 mi away (214,549 pop)
• Shoreline, WA – 12.1 mi away (55,333 pop)
• Edmonds, WA – 14.6 mi away (41,840 pop)
• Mountlake Terrace, WA – 15.0 mi away (21,182 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Bainbridge Island, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Bainbridge Island. The closest is Seattle University in Seattle, WA (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (28.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Bainbridge Island?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Bainbridge Island are: Social Worker, All Other ($102,520), Social and Community Service Manager ($96,470), Healthcare Social Worker ($82,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Seattle instead of Bainbridge Island?

Seattle, WA is 10.3 miles from Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island an affordable place to study social work?

Bainbridge Island’s median household income of $159,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bainbridge Island while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.