by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at NKU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Master’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 #405 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 405 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 of 135 |
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 92 master’s degrees in social work.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 234 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,410 | $39,074 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
Read more about NKU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at NKU were White. About 83% 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 master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Undergraduate study is also available at NKU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 40 |