Social Work at Florida International University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, take a look at what Florida International University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida International University is located in Miami, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 social work graduations were recorded at Florida International University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida International University
Many students take online classes at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) studied exclusively online and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Florida International University
Rankings can help you compare Florida International University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #68 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Florida International University
Those who finish Florida International University’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,047 |
| 2 years | $30,305 |
| 3 years | $33,620 |
| 4 years | $37,464 |
| 5 years | $53,139 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Florida International University take home a median $37,464, compared with $60,144 for all Florida International University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Florida International University comes in at $18,800.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Florida International University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Florida International University are 82% women (55) and 18% men (12).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Florida International University
Of the 66 bachelor’s social work graduates at Florida International University, 82% were women (54) and 18% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 35 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 91% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at Florida International University
Of the 1 doctoral social work graduates at Florida International University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Florida International University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Florida International University
The Social Work program at Florida International University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 67 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Florida International University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.