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Social Work at Brescia University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at Brescia University
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.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at Brescia University

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).

Brescia University gender breakdown of Social Work Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Brescia University

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).

Brescia University gender breakdown of Social Work Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Social Work majors at Brescia University

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

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