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Social Work bachelor's degree programs in Tennessee

Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

14Programs reporting earnings

$46,286Median year-4 earnings

$24,575Median federal debt

12Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Lipscomb UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$53,938 2Southern Adventist UniversityCollegedale · $24,575 federal debt$51,516 3Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville · $21,500 federal debt$51,512 4Belmont UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$50,748 5The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville · $25,683 federal debt$48,510 6The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga · $20,043 federal debt$48,410 7University of MemphisMemphis · $36,506 federal debt$46,494 8Union UniversityJackson · $39,415 federal debt$46,286 9Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · $22,100 federal debt$45,451 10Tennessee State UniversityNashville · $31,500 federal debt$44,989

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9151Social and Community Service Managers

State median wage: $88,240
Middle 50% wage range: $71,770–$106,260
State employment: 2,770
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $58,990–$137,510

21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers

State median wage: $56,310
Middle 50% wage range: $46,660–$68,720
State employment: 7,870
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 33,900

10th–90th percentile: $39,650–$77,230

25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $75,190
Middle 50% wage range: $61,200–$88,300
State employment: 240
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $49,170–$99,900

21-1022Healthcare Social Workers

State median wage: $61,240
Middle 50% wage range: $48,820–$76,200
State employment: 5,970
Projected growth: +8.5%
Annual openings: 16,900

10th–90th percentile: $41,120–$83,280

21-1029Social Workers, All Other

State median wage: $51,460
Middle 50% wage range: $38,250–$90,730
State employment: 1,910
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 5,800

10th–90th percentile: $31,920–$111,570

21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

State median wage: $46,500
Middle 50% wage range: $42,780–$55,310
State employment: 2,220
Projected growth: +10.3%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $38,320–$68,430

21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

State median wage: $58,010
Middle 50% wage range: $51,550–$62,690
State employment: 2,120
Projected growth: +3.0%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $45,610–$69,470

21-1019Counselors, All Other

State median wage: $51,900
Middle 50% wage range: $45,700–$54,710
State employment: 740
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $27,750–$62,250

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Lipscomb University	Nashville	$53,938	Not available
2	Southern Adventist University	Collegedale	$51,516	$24,575
3	Trevecca Nazarene University	Nashville	$51,512	$21,500
4	Belmont University	Nashville	$50,748	Not available
5	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Knoxville	$48,510	$25,683
6	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Chattanooga	$48,410	$20,043
7	University of Memphis	Memphis	$46,494	$36,506
8	Union University	Jackson	$46,286	$39,415
9	Middle Tennessee State University	Murfreesboro	$45,451	$22,100
10	Tennessee State University	Nashville	$44,989	$31,500
11	Austin Peay State University	Clarksville	$44,152	$26,000
12	East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	$43,855	$23,000
13	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Martin	$42,811	$25,653
14	Freed-Hardeman University	Henderson	$40,833	$24,200

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Social Work in Tennessee

What do Social Work bachelor's degree graduates earn in Tennessee?

Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,286 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,575 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Lipscomb University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.