by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Memphis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Memphis among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #447 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 447 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 9 of 14 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Memphis handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
University of Memphis is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 9 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 64 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 321 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,366 a year. This is lower than $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, social work graduates take on a median debt of $36,506 in student loans. This is higher than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are Black or African American. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 7 |
