Best Online Social Work Programs in Mount Vernon, WA (2026)

Mount Vernon, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering social work 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Mount Vernon. Distances are calculated from Mount Vernon city center.

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.

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

Other Mount Vernon-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Oak Harbor, WA – 17.1 mi away (34,689 pop)
• Bellingham, WA – 24.1 mi away (123,933 pop)
• Marysville, WA – 24.5 mi away (163,547 pop)
• Lake Stevens, WA – 30.5 mi away (31,679 pop)
• Everett, WA – 33.0 mi away (109,043 pop)

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 (41.8 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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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.