East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University's BSW program produced 32 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #205 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

51.0% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (62.0% vs 52.3%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $16,286 a year after grants and scholarships — $1,749 below the $18,035 median across the 19 BSW colleges in Tennessee. 43.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.