U.S. median for this major: $51,748.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,579.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,720. College Scorecard.
Social Work at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Social Work graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry University | $61,820 | $30,675 | $22,613 | 38% |
| 2 | Florida International University | $55,923 | $18,800 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 3 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $53,707 | $18,837 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 4 | University of South Florida | $52,451 | $21,875 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 5 | Southeastern University | $52,194 | $24,923 | $31,942 | 43% |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | $51,153 | $22,375 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic University | $50,966 | $21,101 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 8 | Florida State University | $50,723 | $15,193 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 9 | University of North Florida | $47,659 | $13,029 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 10 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $47,477 | $27,000 | $13,739 | 53% |
| 11 | Florida Memorial University | $45,821 | $33,000 | $23,238 | 31% |
| 12 | University of West Florida | $45,806 | $17,373 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 13 | Saint Leo University | $44,711 | $33,457 | $21,293 | 45% |
1 more Florida college offers Social Work but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Social Work graduates
Social worker
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FSU
- Acceptance rate: 24% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,675
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at FSU
- Psychology$54,728
- Sociology$50,612
FSU Social Work questions
How much do FSU Social Work graduates earn?
Social Work graduates of Florida State University earn a median $50,723 four years after graduating and $32,604 one year after. The U.S. median for Social Work graduates across 419 colleges is $51,748.
How much debt do FSU Social Work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Work graduates of Florida State University is $15,193, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,579.
Where does FSU rank for Social Work in Florida?
Of 13 Florida colleges reporting Social Work graduate earnings, Florida State University ranks 8th. The highest is Barry University at $61,820.
What jobs do Social Work graduates get?
A common career is social worker, with a median wage of $48,880 in the Tallahassee, FL area and $59,550 nationally. Others include social and community service managers and probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida State University Social Work: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/social-work (College Scorecard and BLS data).