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2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

19 Colleges
$31,612 Avg Salary
$27,410 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, social work students earned 1,237 degrees and certificates from a Tennessee school, making the subject the 8th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.

Check out the social work bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Tennessee - Knoxville the most popular school in Tennessee for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 90% of the social work majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UT Knoxville take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,898.

Full Social Work at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

Our analysis found Middle Tennessee State University to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 68 students majoring in social work at Middle Tennessee State University, 7% are male and 93% are female.

On average, social work graduates from Middle Tennessee State University take out $25,766 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Memphis helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in Tennessee. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

About 91% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 9% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, social work majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $35,399 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $110.

Full Social Work at University of Memphis Report

#4

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Austin Peay State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 88% of the social work majors at the school.

On average, social work graduates from Austin Peay State University take out $29,235 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Social Work at Austin Peay State University Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means East Tennessee State University is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. ETSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

Of the 55 students majoring in social work at ETSU, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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With a ranking of #6, The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Martin is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Martin.

Of the 45 students majoring in social work at UT Martin, 11% are male and 89% are female.

Full Social Work at The University of Tennessee - Martin Report

#7

King University

Bristol, TN

King University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the small city of Bristol, King is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 94% of the social work majors at the school.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the midsize city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#9

Union University

Jackson, TN

Union University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#10

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN

Southern Adventist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 89% of the social work majors at the school.

Full Social Work at Southern Adventist University Report

Best Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 753
Virginia 1,010
North Carolina 1,757
Florida 1,569
Kentucky 1,510
South Carolina 383
Louisiana 859
Arkansas 405
Alabama 1,173
Mississippi 595
West Virginia 316

One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 16,905
Human Services 13,238
Public Policy 6,430
Community Organization & Advocacy 3,096
Other Public Administration 588

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine.

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