Tampa, FL · Verified October 2026
BSW Programs Near Tampa, Florida
Where Can You Earn a Social Work Degree Near Tampa?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid BSW within 50 miles of Tampa, the closest being USF (8 miles), Saint Leo University (29 miles) and Southeastern University (34 miles). Florida licenses social workers from the master's level. Online BSW programs from schools elsewhere are open to Florida residents too.
- schools within 50 miles
- 3
- closest: USF
- 8 mi
- transfer or completion options
- 0
- with their own advanced standing MSW
- 3
- median tuition and fees nearby, 2023-24
- $28,360
Campus and Hybrid BSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Tampa
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Tampa, FL | 8 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $6,410 |
| Saint Leo University: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Saint Leo, FL | 29 mi | On campus, Hybrid | CSWE | $28,360 |
| Southeastern University: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Lakeland, FL | 34 mi | – | CSWE | $31,732 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Tampa (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each school's main campus (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS); some programs meet at other sites. Tuition and fees are the federal figures for a full-time undergraduate year, 2023-24, in-state at public universities (NCES College Navigator).
Transfer, Cost and MSW Routes Near Tampa
The lowest in-state tuition and fees nearby are at USF, $6,410 a year (2023-24).
Planning on an MSW? USF, Saint Leo University and Southeastern University also run MSWs that admit BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year instead of two. How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works.
Online BSW Options for Tampa Residents
| Lowest published per-credit rates, same for every state | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS)Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS) · Puerto Rico | $207 |
| University of the Cumberlands: Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), OnlineBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online · Kentucky | $220 |
| Avila University: Bachelor of Social Work OnlineBachelor of Social Work Online · Missouri | $300 |
Online programs still place you in a supervised field practicum, so confirm the school can arrange one near Tampa. Compare all of them on the online BSW programs and most affordable online BSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Florida
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- MSW to be licensed hereFlorida licenses social workers from the master's level
Florida BSW license from its board · Every BSW program in Florida
BSW Programs Near Other Florida Cities
- BSW programs near Clearwater18 mi away · 4 within 100 mi
- BSW programs near Orlando80 mi away · 3 within 50 mi
- BSW programs near Palm Coast132 mi away · 3 within 100 mi
- BSW programs near Naples132 mi away · 3 within 100 mi
- BSW programs near Port St. Lucie136 mi away · 4 within 100 mi
- BSW programs near West Palm Beach167 mi away · 4 within 100 mi
Sources
- Official program pages of each school listed, reviewed October 2026
- CSWE directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer places file
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: institutional characteristics and 2023-24 tuition and fees