Tennessee Social Work Degree Programs

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

Tennessee Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: September 26th, 2024

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 34 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville or elsewhere in Tennessee, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Tennessee by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Tennessee below.

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Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Social Work Schools in Tennessee

Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland, TN 1st for In-State Tuition $4,400 IN-STATE TUITION $17,216 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,042

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,400

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,216

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,770

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN 2nd for In-State Tuition $4,430 IN-STATE TUITION $17,246 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,928

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,430

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,246

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$5,546

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN 3rd for In-State Tuition $8,336 IN-STATE TUITION $21,692 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$34,791
Master's Degree
$38,198

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

7,346

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

29.53%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,336

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,692

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,643

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN 4th for In-State Tuition $8,431 IN-STATE TUITION $13,975 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$27,455
Master's Degree
$37,025

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

7,054

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

47.35%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,431

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,975

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,914

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.82%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN 5th for In-State Tuition $9,232 IN-STATE TUITION $28,264 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$31,470
Master's Degree
$42,760

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

16,239

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

53.56%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,232

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,264

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,267

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

72.54%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

545

East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN 6th for In-State Tuition $9,674 IN-STATE TUITION $13,484 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$25,569
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$29,150
Master's Degree
$39,587

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

9,772

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

51.8%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,674

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,484

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,886

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.26%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN 7th for In-State Tuition $9,848 IN-STATE TUITION $25,966 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$29,720
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

9,820

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

51.66%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,848

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,966

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,539

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

82.65%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

550

The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin, TN 8th for In-State Tuition $9,912 IN-STATE TUITION $15,952 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$30,099

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,629

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

54.95%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,912

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,952

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,952

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.44%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

535

University of MemphisMemphis, TN 9th for In-State Tuition $10,056 IN-STATE TUITION $14,280 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$29,735
Master's Degree
$41,257

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

14,181

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

54.76%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,056

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,280

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,216

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.6%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

The University of Tennessee SouthernPulaski, TN 10th for In-State Tuition $10,200 IN-STATE TUITION $10,200 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

787

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

32.14%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,200

Out-of-State Tuition:

$10,200

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,725

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.26%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

457

Average SAT Math Score:

533

Mid-South Christian CollegeMemphis, TN 11th for In-State Tuition $11,905 IN-STATE TUITION $11,905 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

17

Accredited By:

Association for Biblical Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

66.67%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,905

Out-of-State Tuition:

$11,905

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$10,924

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

100%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Le Moyne-Owen CollegeMemphis, TN 12th for In-State Tuition $12,076 IN-STATE TUITION $12,076 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

605

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

15.86%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,076

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,076

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$9,937

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.56%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

511

Average SAT Math Score:

485

American Baptist CollegeNashville, TN 13th for In-State Tuition $12,474 IN-STATE TUITION $12,474 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

52

Accredited By:

Association for Biblical Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

63.64%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,474

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,474

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$19,150

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN 14th for In-State Tuition $13,244 IN-STATE TUITION $31,664 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$28,766
Master's Degree
$39,989
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
$38,517

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

26,905

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

72.38%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,244

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,664

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$19,400

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.41%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

630

Average SAT Math Score:

625

Bethel UniversityMcKenzie, TN 15th for In-State Tuition $17,482 IN-STATE TUITION $17,482 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,906

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

36.12%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,482

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,482

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,446

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.79%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

495

Average SAT Math Score:

497

Bryan College-DaytonDayton, TN 16th for In-State Tuition $17,900 IN-STATE TUITION $17,900 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

882

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

47.87%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,900

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,900

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$16,085

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Johnson UniversityKnoxville, TN 17th for In-State Tuition $19,274 IN-STATE TUITION $19,274 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

668

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

65.19%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$19,274

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,274

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$20,947

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

63.21%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

538

Lee UniversityCleveland, TN 18th for In-State Tuition $21,730 IN-STATE TUITION $21,730 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,932

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

63.44%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$21,730

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,730

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$20,083

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

72.59%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

550

Southern Adventist UniversityCollegedale, TN 19th for In-State Tuition $23,870 IN-STATE TUITION $23,870 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$45,098

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,439

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

64.42%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$23,870

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,870

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,439

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

65.78%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TN 20th for In-State Tuition $24,300 IN-STATE TUITION $24,300 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$23,997

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,384

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

66.18%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$24,300

Out-of-State Tuition:

$24,300

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,490

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.19%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

548

Average SAT Math Score:

543

Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN 21st for In-State Tuition $25,180 IN-STATE TUITION $25,180 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$36,289

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,461

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

53.92%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$25,180

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,180

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,859

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.48%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

546

Average SAT Math Score:

564

Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens, TN 22nd for In-State Tuition $27,350 IN-STATE TUITION $27,350 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

906

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

48.69%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$27,350

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,350

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,124

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

60.74%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

505

Average SAT Math Score:

550

Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN 23rd for In-State Tuition $28,200 IN-STATE TUITION $28,200 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$27,341

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,738

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

57.05%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$28,200

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,200

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,928

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

70.87%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City, TN 24th for In-State Tuition $33,000 IN-STATE TUITION $33,000 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,426

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

52.25%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$33,000

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,000

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,584

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.78%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

510

King UniversityBristol, TN 25th for In-State Tuition $33,784 IN-STATE TUITION $33,784 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,065

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

51.43%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$33,784

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,784

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,048

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

60.8%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

545

Union UniversityJackson, TN 26th for In-State Tuition $36,880 IN-STATE TUITION $36,880 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$26,951
Master's Degree
$40,212

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,731

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

65.86%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$36,880

Out-of-State Tuition:

$36,880

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$28,533

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

52.55%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

630

Average SAT Math Score:

595

Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN 27th for In-State Tuition $37,152 IN-STATE TUITION $37,152 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,950

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

69.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$37,152

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,152

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$26,070

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

71.12%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

600

Average SAT Math Score:

585

Milligan UniversityMilligan, TN 28th for In-State Tuition $37,550 IN-STATE TUITION $37,550 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

726

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

65.19%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$37,550

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,550

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$19,981

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

66.71%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

542

Average SAT Math Score:

551

Belmont UniversityNashville, TN 29th for In-State Tuition $39,850 IN-STATE TUITION $39,850 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

7,349

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

71.04%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$39,850

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,850

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$31,860

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.27%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

640

Average SAT Math Score:

605

Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN 30th for In-State Tuition $60,348 IN-STATE TUITION $60,348 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

7,144

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

93.19%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$60,348

Out-of-State Tuition:

$60,348

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$20,917

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

6.67%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

745

Average SAT Math Score:

780