Best Online Social Work Programs in Fort Pierce, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fort Pierce, Florida has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs. Fort Pierce has a population of about 48,094. Median household income is $46,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Fort Pierce

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Fort Pierce. Distances are calculated from Fort Pierce city center.

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 Fort Pierce. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 74.2 miles from Fort Pierce BOC Score72.8
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#2

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 82.9 miles from Fort Pierce BOC Score36.5
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#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 93.3 miles from Fort Pierce BOC Score55.7
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#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 96.4 miles from Fort Pierce BOC Score80.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is part of the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area (BLS area code 38940). 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$51,490Port St. Lucie, FL$51,387
Healthcare Social Worker$66,190Port St. Lucie, FL$66,058
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$47,630Port St. Lucie, FL$47,535
Social Worker, All Other$51,900Port St. Lucie, FL$51,796
Social and Community Service Manager$72,900Port St. Lucie, FL$72,754
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,580Port St. Lucie, FL$40,499
Community Health Worker$45,420FL statewide$45,329

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.

Fort Pierce at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population48,094Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in St. Lucie County1,824 workers, 330 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Fort Pierce, FL?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near Fort Pierce. The closest is Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL (74.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Florida (96.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Fort Pierce?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Fort Pierce are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,900), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,190), Social Worker, All Other ($51,900). 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 Port Saint Lucie instead of Fort Pierce?

Port Saint Lucie, FL is 10.5 miles from Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce an affordable place to study social work?

Fort Pierce’s median household income of $46,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce

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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.

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