Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Social Work masters's programs at peer institutions in Florida (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Florida State University$51,756
Florida Gulf Coast University$54,803$50,008
Saint Leo University$52,014$50,101
Barry University$51,176$51,796
University of South Florida$50,498$51,647
Southeastern University$48,071
National Median$51,351

Other Social Work Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$6,118$54,803
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
$28,360$52,014
Barry University
Miami
$33,450$51,176
University of South Florida
Tampa
$6,410$50,498
Southeastern University
Lakeland
$31,732$48,071

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Florida State University, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.