by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Tennessee State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tennessee State University among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #555 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 555 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 14 of 14 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 122 of 134 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at Tennessee State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tennessee State University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Tennessee State University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 14 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 110 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 424 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University earn a median of $44,968 a year. This is below $49,692, the median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Tennessee State University, social work students accumulate a median of $31,500 in student loans. This is higher than $29,489, the typical median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
Find out more about Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University are Black or African American. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Tennessee State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 15 |
