by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UTC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTC as a strong choice for social work, placing at #334 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 334 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Tennessee | 4 of 14 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 of 134 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at UTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UTC holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 229 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at UTC report a median salary of $39,336 a year. This is lower than $57,921, the median for all majors at UTC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UTC, social work graduates take on a median debt of $20,043 in student loans. This is below $23,324, the typical median for all majors at UTC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,990 | $1,990 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UTC were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UTC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
