Social Work master's degree programs in Florida
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Barry UniversityMiami · Debt not reported$64,5002Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$62,2023Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo · Debt not reported$62,0364Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers · Debt not reported$61,0735Southeastern UniversityLakeland · Debt not reported$61,0536Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee · Debt not reported$61,0267Florida State UniversityTallahassee · Debt not reported$60,0038University of Central FloridaOrlando · Debt not reported$58,1239University of South FloridaTampa · Debt not reported$56,830
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $76,050
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,530–$97,830
- State employment
- 8,600
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $56,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,130–$64,940
- State employment
- 14,000
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $64,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,840–$76,280
- State employment
- 10,520
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $60,580
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,510–$73,730
- State employment
- 90
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $58,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,000–$88,650
- State employment
- 4,800
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $51,590
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,450–$62,050
- State employment
- 5,150
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $56,400
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,800–$75,020
- State employment
- 930
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $50,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,990–$58,490
- State employment
- 4,490
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry University | Miami | $64,500 | Not available |
| 2 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | $62,202 | Not available |
| 3 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo | $62,036 | Not available |
| 4 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | $61,073 | Not available |
| 5 | Southeastern University | Lakeland | $61,053 | Not available |
| 6 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee | $61,026 | Not available |
| 7 | Florida State University | Tallahassee | $60,003 | Not available |
| 8 | University of Central Florida | Orlando | $58,123 | Not available |
| 9 | University of South Florida | Tampa | $56,830 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Social Work in Florida
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $61,053 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Barry University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.