Social Work at Florida State University
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Florida State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 social work graduations were recorded at Florida State University.
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Online Class Availability at Florida State University
Distance learning is available at Florida State University. Of 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Florida State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 132 |
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Florida State University
Those who finish Florida State University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,684 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $37,511 |
| 4 years | $44,546 |
| 5 years | $56,723 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Florida State University take home a median $44,546, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Florida State University comes in at $15,193.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Florida State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Florida State University are 88% women (60) and 12% men (8).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Florida State University
Of the 67 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Florida State University, 88% were women (59) and 12% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida State University, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at Florida State University
Among the 1 doctoral social work degrees awarded at Florida State 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 State 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 State University
This Social Work program at Florida State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 68 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Florida State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Work majors, 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.