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

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

Fairmont, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $34,816 to $49,137 per year for indexed programs. Fairmont has a population of about 18,303. Median household income is $60,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $62,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Fairmont

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Fairmont. Distances are calculated from Fairmont 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 Fairmont. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 14.6 miles from Fairmont BOC Score67.3
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#2

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 43.0 miles from Fairmont BOC Score45.4
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#3

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV 50.7 miles from Fairmont BOC Score48.4
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#4

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV 53.2 miles from Fairmont BOC Score50.1
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#5

Bethany College

Bethany, WV 55.0 miles from Fairmont BOC Score24.0
Published tuition$34,816 - $49,137
Online programs--

Visit website

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

Social Work Wages Near Fairmont

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$52,220
Healthcare Social Worker$60,140
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$50,070
Social Worker, All Other$62,590
Social and Community Service Manager$62,060
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,290
Community Health Worker$37,950

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.

Fairmont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,303Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,791Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Marion County851 workers, 186 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Fairmont-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Fairmont. The closest is West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV (14.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bethany College (55.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in West Virginia are: Social Worker, All Other ($62,590), Social and Community Service Manager ($62,060), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,140). Wages for Fairmont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morgantown instead of Fairmont?

Morgantown, WV is 15.5 miles from Fairmont 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 Fairmont an affordable place to study social work?

Fairmont’s median household income of $60,791 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairmont 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.

Learn More About Social Work Programs

Other Programs Available in Fairmont

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

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.

Back to Best Online Social Work Programs in West Virginia (2026)

Return to Best Online Social Work Programs in West Virginia (2026)