Social Work at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in social work earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Kentucky University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 375 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $45,224 | $48,532 | #359 | — |
| 376 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $45,201 | $51,181 | #292 | $35,300 |
| 377 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $44,989 | $49,146 | #351 | $29,449 |
| 378 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,914 | $50,856 | #302 | $37,037 |
| 379 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $44,867 | $47,880 | #371 | $36,697 |
| 380 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $44,863 | $42,700 | #412 | $37,100 |
| 381 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $44,782 | $47,619 | #374 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Northern Kentucky University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,684 | $55,285 | $32,038 |
Other Majors at Northern Kentucky University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,037 one year after graduating and $44,914 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #378 by median pay four years after graduation, and #302 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,412.
← All data for Northern Kentucky University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.