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Social Work programs in Kentucky

14 colleges in Kentucky offer Social Work, from bachelor's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Kentucky, Campbellsville University, and University of Louisville.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Social Work. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research) Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $18,851
    Graduation rate
    71%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,025
  • Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $19,341
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,583
  • University of Louisville

    Louisville, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research) Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $17,988
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,899
  • Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,990
    Graduation rate
    56%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,889
  • Eastern Kentucky University

    Richmond, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $11,040
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,795
  • Northern Kentucky University

    Highland Heights, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $8,191
    Graduation rate
    52%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,220
  • Morehead State University

    Morehead, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,793
    Graduation rate
    52%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,197
  • Brescia University

    Owensboro, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $8,709
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,500
  • Spalding University

    Louisville, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $25,491
    Graduation rate
    52%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,438
  • Murray State University

    Murray, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,096
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,737
  • Kentucky State University

    Frankfort, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $8,040
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,382
  • Asbury University

    Wilmore, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,401
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,368
  • University of Pikeville

    Pikeville, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,311
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,231
  • Kentucky Christian University

    Grayson, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,038
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,375

Program 44.0701, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).