by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #302 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| College Major Best Value | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,695 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, social work students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 4% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Western Kentucky University.