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

Pullman, Washington has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs. Pullman has a population of about 31,939. Median household income is $45,097 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $103,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Pullman

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Pullman. Distances are calculated from Pullman city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Pullman

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.

Pullman at a Glance

Other Pullman-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Moscow, ID – 7.8 mi away (25,758 pop)
• Lewiston, ID – 24.8 mi away (53,520 pop)
• Spokane Valley, WA – 64.3 mi away (96,340 pop)
• Spokane, WA – 65.8 mi away (400,936 pop)
• Post Falls, ID – 69.0 mi away (31,865 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near Pullman. The closest is Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID (23.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walla Walla University (75.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Washington are: Social and Community Service Manager ($103,000), Social Worker, All Other ($102,520), Healthcare Social Worker ($78,570). Wages for Pullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Moscow instead of Pullman?

Moscow, ID is 7.8 miles from Pullman 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 Pullman an affordable place to study social work?

Pullman’s median household income of $45,097 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pullman 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.