We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU highly for social work, coming in at #143 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 143 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Florida | 4 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social work at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $37,464 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, social work students accumulate a median of $18,800 in student loans. This is below $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 1 |