Social Work

Undergraduate certificate · Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY

CIP 44.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$34,291Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Social Work at Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $34,291. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $43,190 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,536–$55,809).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Eastern Kentucky University make?

The median salary is $34,291 and $34,291 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.