We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how ETSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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ETSU holds a strong position among schools offering social work. Specifically, it ranked #369 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 7 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 7 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 7 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 7 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 7 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 48 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Tennessee State University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ETSU earn a median of $42,215 a year. This is below $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ETSU, social work students accumulate a median of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at East Tennessee State University.