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Social Work at Kentucky State University

If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at Kentucky State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kentucky State University is located in Frankfort, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 social work degrees were granted at Kentucky State University.

Studying Online at Kentucky State University

Online coursework is an option at Kentucky State University. Among 2,020 students, 751 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 798 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Kentucky State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Kentucky State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#12 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#33 of 132
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#121 of 132
Best Value	Nationwide	#165 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#554 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Kentucky State University

Graduates of Kentucky State 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	$26,599
4 years	$32,323
5 years	$42,265

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Kentucky State University take home a median $32,323, compared with $39,894 for all Kentucky State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Kentucky State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Kentucky State University are 82% women (14) and 18% men (3).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Kentucky State University

Of the 17 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Kentucky State University, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Kentucky State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	16

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 94% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Kentucky State University, above the national average of 48%.*

*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 Kentucky State University

The Social Work program at Kentucky State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	17

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at Kentucky State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.