Best Online Social Work Programs in Lake City, FL (2026)

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

Lake City, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $26,189 per year for indexed programs. Lake City has a population of about 12,404. Median household income is $51,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% 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 Lake City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Lake City. Distances are calculated from Lake City 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 Lake City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 59.4 miles from Lake City BOC Score49.0
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#2

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 68.1 miles from Lake City BOC Score72.8
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#3

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 89.6 miles from Lake City BOC Score39.6
Published tuition$11,640 - $26,189
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#4

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 90.5 miles from Lake City BOC Score50.2
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#5

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL 99.1 miles from Lake City BOC Score61.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Lake City

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.

Lake City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,404Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,175Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Lake City, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Lake City. The closest is Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA (59.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (99.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Lake City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gainesville instead of Lake City?

Gainesville, FL is 39.5 miles from Lake City 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 Lake City an affordable place to study social work?

Lake City’s median household income of $51,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake City 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.

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