# University of West Florida: Social Work (bachelor's)

Pensacola, FL. IPEDS 138354, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-west-florida/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,573
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,806 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,373 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in FL: 12 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Social Work at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University | $61,820 | $30,675 | $22,613 | 38% |
| Florida International University | $55,923 | $18,800 | $9,288 | 74% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $53,707 | $18,837 | $12,568 | 57% |
| University of South Florida | $52,451 | $21,875 | $9,812 | 77% |
| Southeastern University | $52,194 | $24,923 | $31,942 | 43% |
| University of Central Florida | $51,153 | $22,375 | $10,411 | 78% |
| Florida Atlantic University | $50,966 | $21,101 | $8,752 | 63% |
| Florida State University | $50,723 | $15,193 | $11,297 | 86% |
| University of North Florida | $47,659 | $13,029 | $10,154 | 69% |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $47,477 | $27,000 | $13,739 | 53% |
| Florida Memorial University | $45,821 | $33,000 | $23,238 | 31% |
| University of West Florida | $45,806 | $17,373 | $9,364 | 59% |
| Saint Leo University | $44,711 | $33,457 | $21,293 | 45% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $47,940 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, $56,550 FL, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $65,500 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, $76,050 FL, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $49,070 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, $50,960 FL, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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