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Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee
Top Social Work programs in Tennessee ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 11
Avg major earnings: $41,472
Top Social Work Programs in Tennessee
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville #134 national | $40,093 |
| 2 | Union University #380 national | $37,136 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State University #731 national | $37,223 |
| 4 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga #807 national | $39,336 |
| 5 | Trevecca Nazarene University #925 national | N/A |
| 6 | King University #1186 national | N/A |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Martin #1322 national | $39,426 |
| 8 | University of Memphis #1469 national | $38,835 |
| 9 | East Tennessee State University #1698 national | $38,105 |
| 10 | Austin Peay State University #2227 national | $35,356 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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