Best Online Social Work Programs in Rock Springs, WY (2026)

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

Rock Springs, Wyoming has 1 accredited school offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $4,250 to $15,333 per year for indexed programs. Rock Springs has a population of about 23,229. Median household income is $73,307 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $69,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Rock Springs

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Rock Springs. Distances are calculated from Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, WY 0.7 miles from Rock Springs BOC Score52.1
Published tuition$4,250 - $15,333
Online programsYes

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

Social Work Wages Near Rock Springs

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$56,420
Healthcare Social Worker$62,260
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,310
Social Worker, All Other$69,020
Social and Community Service Manager$66,330
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,290
Community Health Worker$54,020

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.

Rock Springs at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,229Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,307Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Sweetwater County447 workers, 127 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Rock Springs, WY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering social work programs near Rock Springs. The closest is Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Wyoming Community College (0.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Wyoming are: Social Worker, All Other ($69,020), Social and Community Service Manager ($66,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,260). Wages for Rock Springs workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vernal instead of Rock Springs?

Vernal, UT is 80.7 miles from Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs an affordable place to study social work?

Rock Springs’s median household income of $73,307 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rock Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wyoming 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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