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Social Work in Kentucky

Social Work Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Kentucky

There are 14,920 people in the state and 1,154,620 people in the nation working in Social Work jobs.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Kentucky

Social Work grads earn an average of $61,720 in the state and $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 6 colleges in Kentucky offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#2

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,643 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 60%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,648 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,393 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,545 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,702 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Social Work Careers in KY

Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,658
Healthcare Social Workers $78,044
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,560
Social Workers, All Other $62,827
Marriage and Family Therapists $74,325
Counselors, All Other $81,766
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $40,804

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Work.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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