Murray State University

Murray State University's BSW program produced 27 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #233 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

47.4% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (53.0%) than full-time students (40.8%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field.

The average student pays $10,182 a year after grants and scholarships — $4,249 below the $14,431 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Kentucky. 43.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.