by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ETSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ETSU as a strong choice for social work, placing at #396 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 396 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 7 of 14 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 134 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 66 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Tennessee State University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
ETSU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 5 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 233 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ETSU earn a median of $42,215 a year. This is below $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ETSU, social work students accumulate a median of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ETSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 66 |
