Social Work at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in social work earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 217 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $51,512 | $56,271 | #103 | $30,204 |
| 218 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $51,470 | $54,699 | #162 | $38,824 |
| 219 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $51,349 | $55,057 | #149 | $39,295 |
| 220 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $51,313 | $58,102 | #59 | $36,312 |
| 221 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $51,267 | $54,710 | #161 | $40,959 |
| 222 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $51,153 | $54,446 | #168 | $35,358 |
| 223 | Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC | $51,053 | $54,787 | #154 | $41,643 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Kentucky
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,483 | $60,970 | $41,000 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $44,353 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Kentucky by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,312 one year after graduating and $51,313 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #59 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
← All data for University of Kentucky · 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.