Best Online Social Work Programs in DeLand, FL (2026)

DeLand, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $28,360 to $41,727 per year for indexed programs. DeLand has a population of about 39,832. Median household income is $73,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to DeLand

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near DeLand. Distances are calculated from DeLand city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near DeLand

DeLand is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

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.

DeLand at a Glance

Other DeLand-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Deltona, FL – 9.3 mi away (192,730 pop)
• DeBary, FL – 10.0 mi away (20,394 pop)
• Sanford, FL – 16.1 mi away (58,605 pop)
• Daytona Beach, FL – 16.7 mi away (66,645 pop)
• Port Orange, FL – 17.6 mi away (61,105 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near DeLand, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near DeLand. The closest is University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL (29.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Florida (87.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near DeLand?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near DeLand are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,990), Healthcare Social Worker ($68,140), Social Worker, All Other ($54,500). 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 Deltona instead of DeLand?

Deltona, FL is 9.3 miles from DeLand 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 DeLand an affordable place to study social work?

DeLand’s median household income of $73,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeLand 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.