Best Social Work Degrees in Kentucky by ROI
Colleges in Kentucky ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Kentucky
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$54,997
Across Kentucky programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,818
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northern Kentucky University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$35,498 | $45,722 | $19,471 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Louisville
Grad rate: 61.4% |
-$23,606 | $43,904 | $30,843 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Spalding University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
-$57,448 | $43,475 | $43,474 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Kentucky
Grad rate: 69.3% |
-$64,242 | $42,017 | $32,291 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Campbellsville University
Grad rate: 43.8% |
-$79,888 | $42,098 | $40,924 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Western Kentucky University
Grad rate: 52.5% |
-$86,620 | $40,021 | $23,520 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Asbury University
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$108,678 | $41,187 | $46,209 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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