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Best MSW Programs near Port St. Lucie, FL (2026)
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Edited by Zoe MacDougall, BS in Psychology, MSW Student (Exp. Graduation 2028)
Port St. Lucie, Florida (population 245,021) has no MSW campus within city limits . 8 Florida programs also offer an online option. Every program below is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the requirement for Florida licensure.
Best MSW programs in Port St. Lucie, FL
No CSWE-accredited MSW program currently lists a campus inside Port St. Lucie, FL. See the nearby and online options below.
Online MSW programs available in Port St. Lucie, FL
Florida-based CSWE-accredited programs with an online option, which Port St. Lucie, FL residents can complete from home. See the full online MSW ranking for national options.
| Institution | Accredited | Adv. Standing | Natl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | 1950 | Yes | #6 |
| University of South Florida | 1983 | Yes | #49 |
| Barry University | 1968 | Yes | #93 |
| University of Central Florida | 1993 | Yes | #94 |
| Florida Atlantic University | 2002 | Yes | #121 |
| University of West Florida | 2008 | Yes | #196 |
| Ana G. Mendez University | 2021 | Yes | #222 |
| Saint Leo University | 2009 | Yes | #256 |
How much do social workers make in Port St. Lucie, FL in 2026?
Port St. Lucie, Florida sits within the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area, the labor market that sets pay and demand for its social workers. Across specialties, the area employs roughly 760 social workers , and the best-paid specialty here is healthcare social workers at a $66,190 median. Figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS program (May 2025).
| Occupation | Employed | Median wage | Typical range (10th–90th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare social workers | 150 | $66,190 | $47,180 – $84,550 |
| Mental health & substance abuse social workers | 190 | $47,630 | $38,350 – $71,140 |
| Child, family & school social workers | 330 | $51,490 | $38,900 – $81,600 |
| Social workers, all other | 90 | $51,900 | $41,660 – $66,600 |
| Social & community service managers (macro) | 190 | $72,900 | $48,750 – $115,670 |
How local pay compares
Child, family & school social workers around Port St. Lucie, FL earn a median of $51,490 versus $56,550 statewide in Florida and $67,310 nationally. That is below the Florida median.
Where do social workers work in Port St. Lucie, FL in 2026?
Port St. Lucie, Florida sits in St. Lucie County. Organizations in and around the city that commonly employ MSW-level social workers include:
- Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital
- New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
- St. Lucie Public Schools
- Tykes & Teens
- St. Lucie County Community Services
Representative local employers known to operate in the area; illustrative, not an exhaustive or BLS-sourced list.
Nationally, BLS projects social worker employment to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, driven by demand in healthcare and mental-health settings. Macro roles such as social and community service managers are projected to grow alongside them. See pay by role in our career guides.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) for Port St. Lucie, FL; employment projections from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. Wages are annual medians.
What kind of social work license do I need in Port St. Lucie, FL?
After an MSW from Port St. Lucie, FL or anywhere, these are the Florida social work licenses, per ASWB. A CSWE-accredited degree is required for each.
| License | Education | Supervised hours | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) | Doctorate of Social Work or Master of Social Work | 3000 hours | Advanced Generalist |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Doctorate of Social Work or Master of Social Work | 1500 hours | Clinical |
| Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSW-I) | Master of Social Work | — | ASWB Exam Not Required |
Source: ASWB social work licensure database. Verify current requirements with the Florida state board before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs for program accreditation, campuses, and structure.
- U.S. Census Bureau 2023 Gazetteer (city coordinates) and Population Estimates Program (population).
- ASWB social work licensure database for Florida license requirements.
Last updated 2026-06-12. "Near" means a program campus within 60 straight-line miles of the city center.