Social Work at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Location: Knoxville, TN•In-State Tuition: $13,484•Out-of-State Tuition: $31,974•Admission Rate: 46%•Avg SAT: 1304
Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,162
50th percentile
Sample Size
32
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates compare to all programs nationally

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all social work grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Social Work grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$47,162$46,964——
National Median$47,162———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.