by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social work at University of Kentucky. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kentucky as a strong choice for social work, ranked #218 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 218 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 135 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social work at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 861 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 861 master’s degrees in social work.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 141 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,182 | $49,836 |
| Fees | $1,574 | $1,574 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 637 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 43 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky handed out 3 doctoral degrees in social work.
University of Kentucky is not yet ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in social work from University of Kentucky identified as women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky conferred 161 graduate certificate degrees in social work.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of social work graduate certificate degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Kentucky. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 64 |