Union University

Union University awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #315 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.

59.2% 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. Unusually, part-time students complete at a higher rate here (63.6%) than full-time students (53.6%) — often a sign of a program built around people already working in the field.

The average student pays $28,452 a year after grants and scholarships — $10,417 above the $18,035 median across the 19 BSW colleges in Tennessee. 30.0% 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.