There are 2 social work schools in Tallahassee, Florida. Tallahassee has a general population of 150,624 and an overall student population of 68,614. Approximately 52,059 of Tallahassee's students are enrolled in schools that offer social work programs.
Florida State University is the largest social work school in Tallahassee, based on student population. In 2010, Florida State University graduated approximately 279 students from its social work program.
A total of 338 students graduated with credentials in social work from social work schools in Tallahassee in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $16,608 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Tallahassee social work schools was an average of $29,801 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,039 for social work related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,609 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $9,272.
If you plan on staying in Tallahassee after graduating from social work school, you should know that job prospects for social workers in Tallahassee, which is the most popular social work profession, are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 29 social workers in Florida were working in the greater Tallahassee area. Tallahassee's social worker workforce is projected to increase by 19% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for social workers.
As a social worker in Tallahassee, you can expect to make an average salary of $35,090 per year. This is lower than the average salary for social workers in the state.
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Florida State University
Address:
222 S. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1037
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate