by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Eastern EKU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Eastern EKU as a strong choice for social work, ranked #465 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 465 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 77 of 134 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Eastern EKU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 61 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 314 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 16 certificate degrees in social work.
Eastern EKU is not yet ranked for social work at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 6% of social work certificate degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of social work certificate degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. About 69% 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 certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Eastern EKU conferred 16 certificate completions in youth services/administration in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Eastern EKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 38 |
