Best Social Work Degrees in Florida by ROI
Colleges in Florida ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Florida
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$250,338
Across Florida programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,318
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of North Florida
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$3,385 | $46,756 | $20,229 | $13,029 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Florida Gulf Coast University
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$124,705 | $40,690 | $18,269 | $18,837 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Florida State University
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$205,022 | $37,511 | $23,683 | $15,193 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Florida Atlantic University
Grad rate: 63.2% |
-$232,602 | $36,005 | $21,054 | $21,101 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Florida International University
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$275,204 | $33,620 | $20,556 | $18,800 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of West Florida
Grad rate: 57.0% |
-$283,129 | $32,717 | $18,504 | $17,373 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Central Florida
Grad rate: 75.4% |
-$283,862 | $33,881 | $22,819 | $22,375 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of South Florida
Grad rate: 74.4% |
-$303,655 | $32,754 | $22,301 | $21,875 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Grad rate: 55.7% |
-$314,138 | $32,925 | $24,047 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Saint Leo University
Grad rate: 49.1% |
-$477,674 | $28,720 | $41,727 | $33,457 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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