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Social Work Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 1,522 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 764
Bachelor’s Degree 651
Post-Master’s Certificate 83
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 83
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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

In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
255 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Campbellsville University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,356 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,183. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

#6

Brescia University

Owensboro
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $34,723.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,889 a year.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

#10

Spalding University

Louisville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 65% of the teachers are full time.

Social Work Careers in KY

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $39,120
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $58,670
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $51,430
Substance Abuse Social Workers 15% $34,450
Social Work Professors 11% $59,910
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $39,120
Social Workers 3% $67,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Human Services 380
Public Administration 123
Community Organization & Advocacy 37
Public Policy 22

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