Pikeville, Kentucky

University of Pikeville BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Nursing and Human ServicesPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does University of Pikeville Offer?

University of Pikeville offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $24,150 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Pikeville's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of Pikeville BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Pikeville

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Transfer: 2+1 Pathway for students entering with an associate degree (BSW, then MSW in one additional year)At least 400 hours of field education under the supervision of a social worker$13,250 per semester ($26,500 per year) full-time, 12-18 credit hours; $1,100 per credit hour part-time

From University of Pikeville's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How University of Pikeville Compares

University of Pikeville's undergraduate tuition and fees, $24,150 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (362nd lowest of 565). It awarded 11 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 12th of 13 in Kentucky and 396th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of PikevilleKentucky medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$24,150$11,436$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Pikeville beside other schools.

From University of Pikeville's BSW to an MSW

University of Pikeville runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 hours. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Pikeville or elsewhere.

University of Pikeville MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is University of Pikeville's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Pikeville's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show University of Pikeville awarded 11 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Pikeville's BSW to a Kentucky License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Kentucky licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

Kentucky BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

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University of Pikeville BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Pikeville's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Pikeville's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does University of Pikeville Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is offered online.

Can You Transfer Into University of Pikeville's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 2+1 Pathway for students entering with an associate degree (BSW, then MSW in one additional year).

How Much Does University of Pikeville's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): $13,250 per semester ($26,500 per year) full-time, 12-18 credit hours; $1,100 per credit hour part-time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $24,150. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Pikeville's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): At least 400 hours of field education under the supervision of a social worker.

Can University of Pikeville BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. University of Pikeville runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 hours). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. upike.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Kentucky Board of Social Work

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs