Best Online Social Work Programs in Stevens Point, WI (2026)

Stevens Point, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Stevens Point has a population of about 25,497. Median household income is $56,218 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Stevens Point

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Stevens Point

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.

Stevens Point at a Glance

Other Stevens Point-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Wisconsin Rapids, WI – 16.3 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Wausau, WI – 30.6 mi away (74,186 pop)
• Neenah, WI – 58.5 mi away (25,914 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 59.8 mi away (221,379 pop)
• Oshkosh, WI – 59.9 mi away (75,057 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Stevens Point, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Stevens Point. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Viterbo University (97.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Wisconsin are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,130), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,910), Social Worker, All Other ($62,830). Wages for Stevens Point workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wisconsin Rapids instead of Stevens Point?

Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 16.3 miles from Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point an affordable place to study social work?

Stevens Point’s median household income of $56,218 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stevens Point while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.