Best Social Work Schools Near Mount Vernon, WA (2026)

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

Mount Vernon, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $4,772 to $20,062 per year for indexed programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 35,312. Median household income is $73,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $103,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Mount Vernon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Mount Vernon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. 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

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 41.7 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,144
Avg net price $11,010/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,810
Out‑of‑state$10,875
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 52.9 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 56.1 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 71.3 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,869
Avg net price $9,879/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA 81.4 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $10,163/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 88.3 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 98.1 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 167.3 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,416
Avg net price $14,598/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,928
Out‑of‑state$20,928
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  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is part of the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area (BLS area code 34580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker $76,270 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $74,482
Healthcare Social Worker $81,610 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $79,697
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $68,850 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,236
Social Worker, All Other $102,520 WA statewide $100,117
Social and Community Service Manager $103,890 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,455
Social and Human Service Assistant $47,910 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,787
Community Health Worker $60,090 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $58,682

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.

Mount Vernon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,312 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,277 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Skagit County 2,016 workers, 135 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Mount Vernon, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Edmonds College in Lynnwood, WA (41.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (81.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Mount Vernon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Mount Vernon are: Social and Community Service Manager ($103,890), Social Worker, All Other ($102,520), Healthcare Social Worker ($81,610). 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 Oak Harbor instead of Mount Vernon?

Oak Harbor, WA is 17.1 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study social work?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $73,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon

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

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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