Best Online Social Work Programs in Coral Gables, FL (2026)

Coral Gables, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Coral Gables has a population of about 49,243. Median household income is $130,803 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Coral Gables

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Coral Gables, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Coral Gables 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 Coral Gables. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Florida International University

Miami, FL 7.4 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 82.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Barry University

Miami, FL 12.9 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 40.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 36

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

#3

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL 14.8 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 24.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,624
Avg net price $23,238/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 27.6 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 47.5 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 107.0 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,560
Avg net price $12,568/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

#7

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 172.1 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 190.1 miles from Coral Gables BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 39

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

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


Social Work Wages Near Coral Gables

Coral Gables 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)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$59,710Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$52,285
Healthcare Social Worker$64,510Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$56,489
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$51,510Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$45,105
Social Worker, All Other$62,030Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$54,317
Social and Community Service Manager$79,240Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$69,387
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,370Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$39,729
Community Health Worker$46,270Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$40,517

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.


Coral Gables at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population49,243Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$130,803Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+71.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Miami-Dade County23,550 workers, 5,034 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Coral Gables, FL?

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Coral Gables are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Coral Gables?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Coral Gables are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,240), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,510), Social Worker, All Other ($62,030). 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 Palmetto Bay instead of Coral Gables?

Palmetto Bay, FL is 6.5 miles from Coral Gables and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Coral Gables an affordable place to study social work?

Coral Gables’s median household income of $130,803 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coral Gables while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Coral Gables

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.