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Social Work in Kentucky

Social Work Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 2,283 students earned their Social Work degrees in KY.

In this state, Social Work is the 7th most popular major out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Kentucky

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,420
Bachelor’s Degree 615
Post-Master’s Certificate 121
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Kentucky

14,120 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Kentucky

Social Work grads earn an average of $41,280 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

346 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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261 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,277. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
255 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Campbellsville University.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,329. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,087. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Brescia University

Owensboro
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Brescia University. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $10,158. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,072. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,012.

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Spalding University

Louisville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Social Work Careers in KY

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Social Work Professors 11% $59,910

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