University of Nebraska at Kearney

With 43 social work graduates in the latest year, University of Nebraska at Kearney runs one of the country's higher-volume BSW programs, ranking #152 among 587 colleges awarding the degree. Program size matters more than it first appears: larger cohorts usually mean more field placement partnerships and a deeper alumni network in local agencies.

46.5% 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. First-time entrants complete at 57.3% against 47.3% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $16,287 a year after grants and scholarships — $2,418 below the $18,705 median across the 6 BSW colleges in Nebraska. 38.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. 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.