by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Master’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 #162 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 162 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 14 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 135 |
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 awarded 218 master’s degrees in social work.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 134 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,696 | $35,140 |
| Fees | $3,812 | $4,712 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Roughly 82% 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 master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 21 doctoral degrees in social work.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 19% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. About 71% 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 doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 98 graduate certificate degrees in social work.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social work graduate certificate degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 84% 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 graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Undergraduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 92 |