Substance Abuse Counseling Schools Near 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 substance abuse counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Substance Abuse Counseling Schools to Key West

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

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

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#1

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL 129.9 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,654
Avg net price $5,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 137.5 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,421
Avg net price $7,247/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 148.3 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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  • Programs offered: 103

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

#4

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 163.0 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 176.5 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 104

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

HCI College

West Palm Beach, FL 182.9 miles from Key West
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Avg net price $35,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 227.4 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL 260.5 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,903
Avg net price $5,203/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida substance abuse counseling page.


Substance Abuse Counseling Wages Near Key West

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$56,790
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$51,590
Social and Community Service Manager$76,050
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,410

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)


Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying substance abuse counseling roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying substance abuse counseling-related roles in Florida are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,050), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($56,790), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($51,590). Wages for Key West workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Key West an affordable place to study substance abuse counseling?

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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Other Programs Available in Key West

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

Data verified: August 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.