Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 10 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 536 recent graduates. Graduates in Kentucky earn $29,624 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $31,424. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in KY

$29,624

KY Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Kentucky

Public Schools (7)

$29,810

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$29,191

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Kentucky produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Kentucky, Ranked by Earnings

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY · Private

$33,077

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,450

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: 34.6%

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY · Private

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,569

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 98.3%

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,088

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 80.5%

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$27,181

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,314

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 92.4%

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public

$31,265

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,481

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 97.0%

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

$29,956

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,448

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 78.1%

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public

$28,799

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,189

Graduates: 82

Acceptance: 82.1%

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public

$33,007

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,573

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 96.0%

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, KY · Private

Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public

$29,212

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,989

Graduates: 125

Acceptance: 86.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Kentucky?

Brescia University ranks #1 for Social Work in Kentucky with median graduate earnings of $33,077 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Kentucky?

Social Work graduates in Kentucky earn an average of $29,624 within two years of graduation. This is 6% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Kentucky?

Brescia University is the most selective Social Work program in Kentucky with an acceptance rate of 34.6%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 82.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $29,191 vs $29,810 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Kentucky

Chemical Engineering $72,520 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,151 Computer Engineering $68,919 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $62,369 Engineering-Related Fields $60,534 Construction Management $60,162 Civil Engineering $54,783 Computer Science $53,775

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.