Barry University

With 11 social work graduates in the latest year, Barry University runs a small BSW cohort — #397 among 587 programs nationally by size. Worth asking the department how often required practice courses run, since smaller programs sometimes offer them only once a year.

40.6% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Full-time students complete at 51.0% against 36.0% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at Barry University. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (49.8% vs 41.3%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $23,883 a year after grants and scholarships — $10,298 above the $13,585 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Florida. 59.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.