by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 211 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in social work from NKU. This makes it the #132 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,037 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,914 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at NKU is $261 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NKU was $879 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
Of the 80 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NKU, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the NKU social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NKU Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from NKU make a median salary of $47,684 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
The social work program at NKU awarded 65 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Northern Kentucky University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.