by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Tennessee State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #337 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 301 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in social work from Tennessee State University. This makes it the #287 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tennessee State University is $29,449. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tennessee State University paid an average of $836 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $291 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,320 | $21,036 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,120 | $10,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,580 | $5,580 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Tennessee State University. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee State University social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Tennessee State University make a median salary of $48,480 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from Tennessee State University. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Tennessee State University.
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