2024 Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee
11
Colleges in Tennessee
1,162
Social Work Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
social work, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #9 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,162 degrees in social work to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Social Work School
The social work program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Social Work rankings. For our Best Overall Social Work School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Social Work Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Social Work in Tennessee
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the social work degree levels they offer.
10 Top Tennessee Schools in Social Work
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
330
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in social work has to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.
There were approximately 330 social work students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In TN
60
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in social work needs to look into Southern Adventist University. Located in the large suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #273 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Southern Adventist is a great university overall.
There were about 60 social work students who graduated with this degree at Southern Adventist in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TN
125
Social Work Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Memphis if you want to pursue a degree in social work. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #748 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UofM is a great university overall.
There were about 125 social work students who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TN
107
Social Work Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Union University if you wish to pursue a degree in social work. Located in the city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #579 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Union is a great university overall.
There were about 107 social work students who graduated with this degree at Union in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TN
92
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 92 social work students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In TN
53
Social Work Degrees Awarded
UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Chattanooga. This university ranks 16th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 53 social work students who graduated with this degree at UT Chattanooga in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TN
115
Social Work Degrees Awarded
ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Johnson City. A Best Colleges rank of #851 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ETSU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 115 social work students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In TN
34
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 28th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were approximately 34 social work students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee State University in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In TN
83
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 29th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were roughly 83 social work students who graduated with this degree at Austin Peay State University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In TN
45
Social Work Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Martin, UT Martin is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 31st out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were approximately 45 social work students who graduated with this degree at UT Martin in the most recent data year.
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