Tennessee Social Work Degree Programs - 2023

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

Tennessee Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted

Last Reviewed: January 17th, 2023

SocialWorkerLicense.com has analyzed data from 31 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville or elsewhere in Tennessee, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Tennessee by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Tennessee below.

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland, TN 1st for In-State Tuition $4,338 IN-STATE TUITION $16,914 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,234

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,338

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,914

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$7,323

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN 2nd for In-State Tuition $4,343 IN-STATE TUITION $16,919 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,473

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,343

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,919

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$5,193

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN 3rd for In-State Tuition $8,303 IN-STATE TUITION $13,847 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$27,455
Master's Degree
$37,025

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

8,195

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

42%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,303

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,847

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,845

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.15%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

541

Average SAT Math Score:

513

Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN 4th for In-State Tuition $9,012 IN-STATE TUITION $21,732 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$34,791
Master's Degree
$38,198

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

5,707

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

36.56%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,012

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,732

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,867

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN 5th for In-State Tuition $9,070 IN-STATE TUITION $27,742 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$31,470
Master's Degree
$42,760

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

18,005

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

47.13%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,070

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,742

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,752

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.2%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

540

East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN 6th for In-State Tuition $9,259 IN-STATE TUITION $27,406 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$25,569
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$29,150
Master's Degree
$39,587

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

10,705

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

47.19%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,259

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,406

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,894

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.38%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

535

The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN 7th for In-State Tuition $9,656 IN-STATE TUITION $25,774 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$29,720
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

10,256

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

49.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,656

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,774

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,040

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.11%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

545

The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin, TN 8th for In-State Tuition $9,748 IN-STATE TUITION $15,788 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$30,099

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

5,151

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

49.81%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,748

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,788

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,320

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

64.95%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of MemphisMemphis, TN 9th for In-State Tuition $9,912 IN-STATE TUITION $13,752 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$29,735
Master's Degree
$41,257

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

15,444

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

51.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,912

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,752

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,904

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.2%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

540

Le Moyne-Owen CollegeMemphis, TN 10th for In-State Tuition $12,076 IN-STATE TUITION $12,076 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

654

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

14.37%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,076

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,076

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$9,337

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

63.8%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

American Baptist CollegeNashville, TN 11th for In-State Tuition $12,474 IN-STATE TUITION $12,474 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

55

Accredited By:

Association for Bibical Higher Educaiton

Graduation Rate:

20%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,474

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,474

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$20,631

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN 12th for In-State Tuition $13,264 IN-STATE TUITION $31,664 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$28,766
Master's Degree
$39,989
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
$38,517

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

24,146

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

73.5%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,264

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,664

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,579

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.15%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

615

Average SAT Math Score:

607

Bethel UniversityMcKenzie, TN 13th for In-State Tuition $17,010 IN-STATE TUITION $17,010 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,461

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

28.78%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,010

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,010

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,717

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

76.12%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

498

Average SAT Math Score:

490

Bryan College-DaytonDayton, TN 14th for In-State Tuition $17,050 IN-STATE TUITION $17,050 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

787

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

50.26%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,050

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,050

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,662

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Johnson UniversityKnoxville, TN 15th for In-State Tuition $18,290 IN-STATE TUITION $18,290 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

708

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

64.57%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$18,290

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,290

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,671

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

54.97%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

553

Average SAT Math Score:

422

Lee UniversityCleveland, TN 16th for In-State Tuition $19,540 IN-STATE TUITION $19,540 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

3,812

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

57.8%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$19,540

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,540

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,219

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.01%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

525

Southern Adventist UniversityCollegedale, TN 17th for In-State Tuition $22,930 IN-STATE TUITION $22,930 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$45,098

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,296

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

44.17%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$22,930

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,930

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,733

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

73.96%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

545

Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TN 18th for In-State Tuition $22,950 IN-STATE TUITION $22,950 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$23,997

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,360

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

60.75%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$22,950

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,950

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,152

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

588

Average SAT Math Score:

553

Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN 19th for In-State Tuition $23,490 IN-STATE TUITION $23,490 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$36,289

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,612

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

59.8%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$23,490

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,490

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,866

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.53%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

555

The University of Tennessee SouthernPulaski, TN 20th for In-State Tuition $25,850 IN-STATE TUITION $25,850 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

709

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

35.82%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$25,850

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,850

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$19,509

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.34%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

508

Average SAT Math Score:

510

Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens, TN 21st for In-State Tuition $25,850 IN-STATE TUITION $25,850 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

976

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

40.37%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$25,850

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,850

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,776

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

60.92%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

475

Average SAT Math Score:

480

Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN 22nd for In-State Tuition $26,898 IN-STATE TUITION $26,898 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$27,341

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,963

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

55.17%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$26,898

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,898

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$16,258

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

62.83%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

585

Average SAT Math Score:

562

Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City, TN 23rd for In-State Tuition $29,500 IN-STATE TUITION $29,500 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,635

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

52.32%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$29,500

Out-of-State Tuition:

$29,500

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,982

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.32%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

520

Average SAT Math Score:

520

King UniversityBristol, TN 24th for In-State Tuition $31,840 IN-STATE TUITION $31,840 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,360

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

46.64%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$31,840

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,840

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$22,535

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

60.18%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

520

Union UniversityJackson, TN 25th for In-State Tuition $34,630 IN-STATE TUITION $34,630 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$26,951
Master's Degree
$40,212

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,959

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

71.56%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$34,630

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,630

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$29,990

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

57.53%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

610

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN 26th for In-State Tuition $34,744 IN-STATE TUITION $34,744 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,986

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

66.22%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$34,744

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,744

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$25,704

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

61.5%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

605

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Milligan UniversityMilligan, TN 27th for In-State Tuition $35,600 IN-STATE TUITION $35,600 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

816

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

70.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$35,600

Out-of-State Tuition:

$35,600

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$20,690

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.23%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

595

Average SAT Math Score:

580

Belmont UniversityNashville, TN 28th for In-State Tuition $37,030 IN-STATE TUITION $37,030 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

6,618

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

72.48%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$37,030

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,030

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$30,489

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.23%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

620

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Richmont Graduate UniversityChattanooga, TN 29th for In-State Tuition N/A IN-STATE TUITION N/A OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$31,222

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

Not enough data

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

Not enough data

Out-of-State Tuition:

Not enough data

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

Not enough data

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Pentecostal Theological SeminaryCleveland, TN 30th for In-State Tuition N/A IN-STATE TUITION N/A OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

0

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

Not enough data

Out-of-State Tuition:

Not enough data

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

Not enough data

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Memphis Theological SeminaryMemphis, TN 31st for In-State Tuition N/A IN-STATE TUITION N/A OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • First Professional Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

Not enough data

Accredited By:

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

Not enough data

Out-of-State Tuition:

Not enough data

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

Not enough data

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A