Best Online Social Work Programs in Beckley, WV (2026)

Beckley, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $8,942 to $26,681 per year for indexed programs. Beckley has a population of about 16,977. Median household income is $39,939 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Beckley, WV metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $82,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Beckley

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Beckley. Distances are calculated from Beckley city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Beckley

Beckley is part of the Beckley, WV metro area (BLS area code 13220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia 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.

Beckley at a Glance

Other Beckley-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Bluefield, WV – 36.5 mi away (43,012 pop)
• Charleston, WV – 45.8 mi away (146,462 pop)
• Blacksburg, VA – 56.6 mi away (93,560 pop)
• Christiansburg, VA – 61.9 mi away (22,088 pop)
• Salem, VA – 70.9 mi away (25,549 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Beckley, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Beckley. The closest is Concord University in Athens, WV (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marshall University (80.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Beckley are: Social Worker, All Other ($82,410), Social and Community Service Manager ($66,830), Healthcare Social Worker ($59,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bluefield instead of Beckley?

Bluefield, WV is 36.5 miles from Beckley 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 Beckley an affordable place to study social work?

Beckley’s median household income of $39,939 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beckley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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.