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Social Work Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 662 students earned their Social Work degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Social Work is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Tennessee

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 568
Post-Master’s Certificate 75
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 75
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Tennessee

There are 17,630 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $41,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 9 colleges in Tennessee that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This public school has an average net price of $18,579.

#2

Union University

Jackson
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,818 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

An average student at Southern Adventist will pay a net price of $23,733. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. 100% of students get financical aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 97% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,035 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

Social Work Careers in TN

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 34% $36,500
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $34,740
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $50,020
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $61,190
Social Work Professors 13% $58,880
Social Workers 12% $47,840
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $42,690
Counselors 10% $38,260
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 8% $40,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Public Administration 97
Public Policy 66
Human Services 15
Community Organization & Advocacy 13

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