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Social Work programs in Tennessee

19 colleges in Tennessee offer Social Work, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, University of Memphis, and Middle Tennessee State University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Social Work. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $18,976
    Graduation rate
    74%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,249
  • University of Memphis

    Memphis, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $12,397
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,458
  • Middle Tennessee State University

    Murfreesboro, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,359
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,541
  • East Tennessee State University

    Johnson City, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $15,983
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,859
  • Union University

    Jackson, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $27,171
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,990
  • King University

    Bristol, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $22,347
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,831
  • The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

    Chattanooga, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,265
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,151
  • Austin Peay State University

    Clarksville, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $9,735
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,301
  • Southern Adventist University

    Collegedale, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate
    Average net price
    $24,345
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,723
  • Tennessee State University

    Nashville, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $15,796
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,730
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin

    Martin, TN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $10,701
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,213
  • Belmont University

    Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $33,147
    Graduation rate
    71%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,930
  • Lipscomb University

    Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,739
    Graduation rate
    72%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,541
  • Freed-Hardeman University

    Henderson, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,574
    Graduation rate
    71%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,485
  • Tennessee Wesleyan University

    Athens, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,836
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,989
  • Le Moyne-Owen College

    Memphis, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $7,099
    Graduation rate
    27%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $35,594
  • Lincoln Memorial University

    Harrogate, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,406
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,956
  • Trevecca Nazarene University

    Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,813
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,378
  • Milligan University

    Milligan, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,365
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,641

Program 44.0701, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).