Best Online Social Work Programs in Key West, FL (2026)

Key West, Florida is home to about 25,824 residents. Median household income is $78,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Key West

The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Key West. Distances are calculated from Key West city center.

No Key West-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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


Social Work Wages Near Key West

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$56,550
Healthcare Social Worker$64,820
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$51,590
Social Worker, All Other$58,550
Social and Community Service Manager$76,050
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,410
Community Health Worker$45,420

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.


Key West at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,824Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Monroe County352 workers, 67 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual


Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Florida are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,050), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,820), Social Worker, All Other ($58,550). Wages for Key West workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Key West an affordable place to study social work?

Key West’s median household income of $78,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Key West 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.