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2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

14 Colleges
$31,612 Avg Salary
$27,410 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor'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.

The Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.

Check out the social work bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kentucky.

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Our 2023 rankings named Western Kentucky University the most popular school in Kentucky for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 122 students majoring in social work at WKU, 11% are male and 89% are female.

The average amount in student loans that social work majors at WKU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,472. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $220, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Social Work at Western Kentucky University Report

#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Out of the 14 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.

On average, social work graduates from UK take out $27,122 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $309.

Full Social Work at University of Kentucky Report

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northern Kentucky University is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.

On average, social work graduates from NKU take out $29,770 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $169, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Louisville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in Kentucky. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.

About 92% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 8% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from UofL carry an average student debt load of $27,931.

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#5

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Campbellsville University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Campbellsville.

Women make up 95% of the social work majors at the school.

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Eastern Kentucky University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the town of Richmond.

Women make up 94% of the social work majors at the school.

Social Work majors at Eastern take out an average of $29,508 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Murray State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 53 students majoring in social work at Murray State, 13% are male and 87% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at Murray State accumulate an average of around $32,217 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #8, Morehead State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 6% are male.

Full Social Work at Morehead State University Report

#9

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY

Brescia University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the small city of Owensboro, Brescia University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 50 students majoring in social work at Brescia University, 8% are male and 92% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at Brescia University accumulate an average of around $46,221 in student debt.

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#10

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Asbury University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.

Women make up 83% of the social work majors at the school.

Full Social Work at Asbury University Report

Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Work Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

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 14 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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