by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Eastern EKU stacks up against peers offering social work.
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Eastern EKU holds a strong position among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #414 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU report a median salary of $38,153 a year. This is lower than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, social work students borrow a median amount of $30,750 in student loans. This is above $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Read more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 5% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
This social work program at Eastern EKU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Youth Services/Administration | 16 |
Eastern EKU conferred 16 degrees in youth services/administration in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).