Best Human Services Schools Near Greenacres, FL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Greenacres, Florida has 4 accredited schools offering human services programs, with tuition ranging from $13,818 to $28,344 per year for indexed programs. Greenacres has a population of about 45,197. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Greenacres

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Greenacres, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenacres city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Greenacres. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 3.3 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 38.3 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 131

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 56.8 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Albizu University-Miami

Miami, FL 59.0 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $19,849/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,818
Out‑of‑state$13,818
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 146.1 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 171.3 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 172.8 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 175.7 miles from Greenacres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida human services page.

Human Services Wages Near Greenacres

Greenacres is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,370Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$39,729
Social and Community Service Manager$79,240Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$69,387
Child, Family and School Social Worker$59,710Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$52,285
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor$57,290Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$50,166

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Greenacres at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Greenacres, FL?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering human services programs near Greenacres. The closest is Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, FL (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albizu University-Miami (59.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles near Greenacres?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles near Greenacres are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,240), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($59,710), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($57,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Palm Springs instead of Greenacres?

Palm Springs, FL is 2.6 miles from Greenacres and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Greenacres

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Greenacres:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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