Best Online Social Work Programs in Saint Augustine, FL (2026)

Saint Augustine, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs. Saint Augustine has a population of about 14,979. Median household income is $80,473 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jacksonville, FL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $75,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Saint Augustine

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Saint Augustine. Distances are calculated from Saint Augustine 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 Saint Augustine. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 28.5 miles from Saint Augustine BOC Score72.8
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#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 90.0 miles from Saint Augustine 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 Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine is part of the Jacksonville, FL metro area (BLS area code 27260). 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$55,630Jacksonville, FL$55,910
Healthcare Social Worker$66,300Jacksonville, FL$66,633
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,420Jacksonville, FL$54,693
Social Worker, All Other$56,140Jacksonville, FL$56,422
Social and Community Service Manager$75,660Jacksonville, FL$76,040
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,420Jacksonville, FL$44,643
Community Health Worker$45,630Jacksonville, FL$45,859

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.


Saint Augustine at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,473Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Saint Augustine, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Saint Augustine. The closest is University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL (28.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Florida (90.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Saint Augustine?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Saint Augustine are: Social and Community Service Manager ($75,660), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,300), Social Worker, All Other ($56,140). 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 Palm Coast instead of Saint Augustine?

Palm Coast, FL is 25.0 miles from Saint Augustine 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 Saint Augustine an affordable place to study social work?

Saint Augustine’s median household income of $80,473 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Augustine 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.