Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #390 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

50.3% 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. First-time entrants complete at 69.0% against 54.2% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $27,695 a year after grants and scholarships — $9,660 above the $18,035 median across the 19 BSW colleges in Tennessee. 32.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. 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.