by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for social work, ranked #432 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 432 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 134 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 54 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 305 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 1 certificate degree in social work.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for social work at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in social work from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were women.
The largest share of social work certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 100% 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 certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 54 |
