Social Work at Brescia University
If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at Brescia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brescia University sits in Owensboro, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 social work degrees were granted at Brescia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Brescia University
Many students take online classes at Brescia University. Of 690 students, 252 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 243 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Brescia University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brescia University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #563 of 570 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #563 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Brescia University
Graduates of Brescia University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,166 |
| 2 years | $33,077 |
| 3 years | $35,714 |
| 4 years | $43,165 |
| 5 years | $51,049 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Brescia University report median earnings of $43,165, compared with $41,283 for all Brescia University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Brescia University is $49,254.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at Brescia University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Brescia University are 92% women (37) and 8% men (3).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Brescia University
Of the 16 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Brescia University, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Brescia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 6% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Brescia University, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Brescia University
Of the 24 master’s social work degrees awarded at Brescia University, 92% were women (22) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Brescia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Brescia University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Brescia University
This Social Work program at Brescia University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Brescia University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.