by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kentucky as a strong choice for social work, ranked #289 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 289 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social work at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 861 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $44,890 a year. This is below $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,875 in student loans. This is higher than $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Kentucky. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 861 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 161 |
