2024 Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

Ranked #38 in popularity, social work is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

There was only one school in Kentucky to review for the 2024 Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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One Size Does Not Fit All

The social work school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Social Work in Kentucky

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in social work.

Top Kentucky Schools for a Doctorate in Social Work

1

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in social work needs to look into University of Kentucky. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in social work from University of Kentucky

2

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

University of Louisville is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in social work. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in social work from University of Louisville

Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	217	9
North Carolina	190	4
Georgia	190	7
Virginia	182	8
Mississippi	154	2
Tennessee	150	19
Louisiana	146	17
Alabama	139	5
South Carolina	135	1

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Social Work Related Rankings by Major

Social Work is one of 3 different types of Social Work programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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