by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NKU among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #401 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 401 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 92 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
NKU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 5 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 299 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,269 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $28,906 in student loans. This is above $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
Read more about NKU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 92 |
