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Best Social Work Schools in Kentucky
Top Social Work programs in Kentucky ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $38,385
Top Social Work Programs in Kentucky
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kentucky #314 national | $38,817 |
| 2 | University of Louisville #595 national | $40,047 |
| 3 | Murray State University #1005 national | $34,856 |
| 4 | Northern Kentucky University #1054 national | $39,098 |
| 5 | Eastern Kentucky University #1073 national | $40,235 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky University #1475 national | $35,206 |
| 7 | Brescia University #1749 national | $43,165 |
| 8 | Morehead State University #1790 national | $35,689 |
| 9 | Campbellsville University #2478 national | $38,356 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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