by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #188 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 188 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 14 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 134 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 218 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 98 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 92 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,239 a year. This is below $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,683 in student loans. This is higher than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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Among recent graduates, 4% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 218 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 98 |
