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

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

Spokane, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs. Spokane has a population of about 229,228. Median household income is $65,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $95,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Spokane

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Spokane. Distances are calculated from Spokane 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 Spokane. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 13.9 miles from Spokane BOC Score59.3
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#2

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 29.6 miles from Spokane BOC Score46.4
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#3

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 88.8 miles from Spokane BOC Score42.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Spokane

Spokane is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). 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$69,570Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$69,362
Healthcare Social Worker$67,060Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$66,859
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$71,140Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$70,927
Social Worker, All Other$89,020Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$88,754
Social and Community Service Manager$95,640Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$95,354
Social and Human Service Assistant$48,820Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$48,674
Community Health Worker$48,260Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$48,116

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.

Spokane at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population229,228Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Spokane County11,664 workers, 618 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs near Spokane. The closest is Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis-Clark State College (88.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Spokane are: Social and Community Service Manager ($95,640), Social Worker, All Other ($89,020), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($71,140). 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 Spokane Valley instead of Spokane?

Spokane Valley, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane 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 Spokane an affordable place to study social work?

Spokane’s median household income of $65,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane 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.

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