Best Social Work Schools Near Sebring, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sebring, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $6,118 to $49,329 per year for indexed programs. Sebring has a population of about 11,185. Median household income is $42,072 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning social work-related role is Healthcare Social Worker at a median $64,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Sebring

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 25.7 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 47.6 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
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: 74

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

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#3

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 70.0 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 71.2 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

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

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#5

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 72.7 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.7 BOC Score
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: 70

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

#6

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 77.1 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 79.2 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 112.9 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Sebring

Sebring is part of the Sebring, FL metro area (BLS area code 42700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker $56,550 FL statewide $61,135
Healthcare Social Worker $64,820 FL statewide $70,076
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $51,590 FL statewide $55,773
Social Worker, All Other $58,550 FL statewide $63,297
Social and Community Service Manager $62,880 Sebring, FL $67,978
Social and Human Service Assistant $43,700 Sebring, FL $47,243
Community Health Worker $45,420 FL statewide $49,103

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.

Sebring at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 11,185 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,072 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Highlands County 646 workers, 94 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Sebring. The closest is Warner University in Lake Wales, FL (25.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Gulf Coast University (72.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Sebring are: Healthcare Social Worker ($64,820), Social and Community Service Manager ($62,880), Social Worker, All Other ($58,550). 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 Winter Haven instead of Sebring?

Winter Haven, FL is 40.0 miles from Sebring 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 Sebring an affordable place to study social work?

Sebring’s median household income of $42,072 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebring 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 Sebring

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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