Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Morehead State University · Morehead, KY
$35,300Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,201Median earnings 4 years after
$40,435Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
50Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Morehead State University earn a median of $35,300 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $23,250, about 66% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Brescia University Owensboro | $37,841 | $35,500 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights | $37,037 | $24,412 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington | $36,312 | $22,500 |
| University of Louisville Louisville | $35,257 | $20,500 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville | $34,852 | $17,850 |
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green | $34,748 | $21,827 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | $33,575 | $28,284 |
| Murray State University Murray | $31,692 | $23,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Morehead State University make?
The median salary is $35,300 one year after graduation and $40,435 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.