# East Tennessee State University: Social Work (bachelor's)

Johnson City, TN. IPEDS 220075, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,514
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,855 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in TN: 12 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (14 colleges, $46,390): -$2,535
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,893

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,855 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,433 | $54,457 | 5.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,289 | $62,586 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,400 | $71,832 | 7.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,588 | $90,175 | 9.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,193 | $92,825 | 9.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Work at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb University | $53,938 | not reported | $24,739 | 72% |
| Southern Adventist University | $51,516 | $24,575 | $24,345 | 49% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $51,512 | $21,500 | $16,813 | 53% |
| Belmont University | $50,748 | not reported | $33,147 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $48,510 | $25,683 | $18,976 | 74% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $48,410 | $20,043 | $14,265 | 50% |
| University of Memphis | $46,494 | $36,506 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Union University | $46,286 | $39,415 | $27,171 | 66% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $45,451 | $22,100 | $13,359 | 54% |
| Tennessee State University | $44,989 | $31,500 | $15,796 | 34% |
| Austin Peay State University | $44,152 | $26,000 | $9,735 | 40% |
| East Tennessee State University | $43,855 | $23,000 | $15,983 | 53% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $42,811 | $25,653 | $10,701 | 53% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | $40,833 | $24,200 | $21,574 | 71% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $53,980 Johnson City, TN, $56,310 TN, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $89,380 Johnson City, TN, $88,240 TN, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $45,610 Johnson City, TN, $58,010 TN, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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