2023 Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky
Finding the Best Social Work Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, social work students earned 1,510 degrees and certificates from a Kentucky school, making the subject the 7th in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Kentucky to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Work Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Kentucky Schools for a Master's in Social Work
Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the best school for social work students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Kentucky. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Louisville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in Kentucky. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Northern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in Kentucky. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Spalding University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in Kentucky. Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Brescia University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Owensboro, Brescia University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Western Kentucky University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Campbellsville University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Campbellsville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 753 |
| Virginia | 1,010 |
| North Carolina | 1,757 |
| Florida | 1,569 |
| Tennessee | 1,237 |
| South Carolina | 383 |
| Louisiana | 859 |
| Arkansas | 405 |
| Alabama | 1,173 |
| Mississippi | 595 |
| West Virginia | 316 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Social Work
Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Work
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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