Best Online Social Work Programs in Longview, WA (2026)

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

Longview, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,238 to $69,183 per year for indexed programs. Longview has a population of about 37,836. Median household income is $60,844 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% 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 Longview

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

#1

University of Portland

Portland, OR 41.3 miles from Longview BOC Score65.3
Published tuition$54,900 - $69,183
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#2

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 43.7 miles from Longview BOC Score60.8
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#3

Portland State University

Portland, OR 45.9 miles from Longview BOC Score65.2
Published tuition$11,238 - $30,138
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#4

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 47.7 miles from Longview BOC Score38.2
Published tuition$21,010 - $32,975
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#5

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 51.6 miles from Longview BOC Score48.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Longview

Longview is part of the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area (BLS area code 31020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$80,450Longview-Kelso, WA$82,513
Healthcare Social Worker$89,650Longview-Kelso, WA$91,949
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,790Longview-Kelso, WA$47,990
Social Worker, All Other$102,520WA statewide$105,149
Social and Community Service Manager$87,220Longview-Kelso, WA$89,456
Social and Human Service Assistant$51,050Longview-Kelso, WA$52,359
Community Health Worker$49,600Longview-Kelso, WA$50,872

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.

Longview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,836Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,844Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Cowlitz County1,565 workers, 108 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Longview, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Longview. The closest is University of Portland in Portland, OR (41.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mt Hood Community College (51.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Longview are: Social Worker, All Other ($102,520), Healthcare Social Worker ($89,650), Social and Community Service Manager ($87,220). 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 Saint Helens instead of Longview?

Saint Helens, OR is 21.3 miles from Longview 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 Longview an affordable place to study social work?

Longview’s median household income of $60,844 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longview 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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Other Programs Available in Longview

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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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