by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at Eastern EKU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Eastern EKU as a strong choice for social work, ranked #425 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 425 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 63 of 135 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University awarded 36 master’s degrees in social work.
Eastern EKU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 285 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Approximately 67% 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 master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 38 graduate certificate degrees in social work.
Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
Among recent graduates, 16% of social work graduate certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Roughly 63% 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 graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Eastern EKU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 58 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 16 |