Social Work

Master's degree · Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL

CIP 44.07

$54,803Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,073Median earnings 4 years after
$52,802Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $54,803 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737). Median debt is $25,500, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Master's degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
$52,014$61,399
Barry University
Miami
$51,176$41,000
University of South Florida
Tampa
$50,498$30,750
Southeastern University
Lakeland
$48,071$20,500
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$47,607$39,107
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$44,652$60,470
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
$36,501$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make?

The median salary is $54,803 one year after graduation and $52,802 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.