Social Work at University of Central Florida
If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Central Florida sits in Orlando, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 337 social work degrees were awarded at University of Central Florida.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of Central Florida. Of 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) studied exclusively online and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at University of Central Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Central Florida’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #90 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #191 of 570 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #90 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #191 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Central Florida
Students who complete University of Central Florida’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 | $37,695 |
| 2 years | $33,932 |
| 3 years | $41,962 |
| 4 years | $45,735 |
| 5 years | $52,056 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from University of Central Florida take home a median $45,735, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from University of Central Florida comes in at $22,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of Central Florida, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at University of Central Florida are 89% women (301) and 11% men (36).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Florida
Of the 93 bachelor’s social work graduates at University of Central Florida, 84% were women (78) and 16% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
Minority students account for 62% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, above the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at University of Central Florida
Among the 231 master’s social work graduates at University of Central Florida, 91% were women (210) and 9% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 124 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 55 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*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 University of Central Florida
The Social Work program at University of Central Florida includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 337 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at University of Central Florida pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
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