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2027 Best Social Work Schools in Florida

13 Colleges in the United States
1,416 Social Work Degrees Awarded
$42,819 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Work degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Social Work in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall social work education in Florida.

Top Schools in Social Work

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Leading the list is Florida Atlantic University, our #1 school for social work. Florida Atlantic University is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 152 social work degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $39,912. Students borrow a median of $19,695 to complete this degree. Read more about the social work program at Florida Atlantic University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 89 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social work program make about $37,177 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,193 to complete this degree. Read more about the social work program at Florida State University

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Students looking for a strong social work program will find one at Florida International University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 55 social work students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Social Work graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $41,626 early in their careers. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $18,800 in student loans. Read more about the social work program at Florida International University

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University Of North Florida came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Located in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social work program make about $49,208 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,029. Get the full social work details for University Of North Florida

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University Of Central Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in social work, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 321 social work degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the social work program make about $41,483 in their early career. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Get the full social work details for University Of Central Florida

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 261 social work students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social work program make about $43,978 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the social work program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 80 social work degrees were awarded at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent year. Social Work graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $45,605 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,837. Read more about the social work program at Florida Gulf Coast University

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The University Of West Florida ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Pensacola. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of West Florida awarded about 39 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $36,573. The University Of West Florida graduates carry a median of $17,373 in student loans. See the full social work program report for The University Of West Florida

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #9 for social work this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 32 social work degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their social work degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $44,652 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree. Get the full social work details for Nova Southeastern University

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Southeastern University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best social work schools. Set in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 55 social work degrees were awarded at Southeastern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their social work degree from Southeastern University earn around $48,071 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,923 to complete this degree. Get the full social work details for Southeastern University

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Barry University landed the #11 spot for social work this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. Barry University awarded about 132 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social work degree from Barry University earn around $51,176 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,675 to complete this degree. See the full social work program report for Barry University

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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University came in at #12 for social work this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public university. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University graduates 53% of students within six years. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University awarded about 70 social work degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University generally make around $33,951. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the social work program at Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University came in at #13 for social work this year. Set in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 104 social work degrees were awarded at Saint Leo University in the most recent year. Graduates of the social work program make about $43,239 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $33,457. Read more about the social work program at Saint Leo University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

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