Best Social Work Schools in Florida

Florida has 13 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 600 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,159 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

Schools in FL

$31,159

FL Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Florida

Public Schools (9)

$31,235

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$30,475

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Florida produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

Barry University

Miami, FL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 59.1%

Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public

$30,305

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,047

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 58.8%

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

$35,823

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,068

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 76.8%

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public

$31,828

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,393

Graduates: 64

Acceptance: 41.0%

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 74.3%

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$29,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,828

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 39.5%

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public

$33,077

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,638

Graduates: 136

Acceptance: 73.4%

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,684

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 25.4%

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,691

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 62.3%

#10

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$31,042

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,895

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 21.1%

#11

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL · Private

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL · Public

$29,443

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,656

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 56.9%

#13

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL · Private

$30,475

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,706

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 72.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Florida?

Barry University ranks #1 for Social Work in Florida with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 13 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Florida?

Social Work graduates in Florida earn an average of $31,159 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Florida?

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is the most selective Social Work program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 21.1%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 56.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Florida?

In Florida, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $30,475 vs $31,235 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Florida

Construction Engineering Technologies $66,387 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,041 Chemical Engineering $64,417 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $63,531 Computer Engineering $62,546 Industrial Engineering $62,541 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $62,354 Computer Science $61,747

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.