Social Work at University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,358/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
19.8x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $505K | $505K | $484K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.8x | 19.8x | 19.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.6x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 59 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,472
Out-of-state: $89,868 (5.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,562
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,972
36% growth from Year 1
About University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida accepts 40% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 59,095 students in Orlando, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Central Florida →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Central Florida's Social Work program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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