Dyersburg, Tennessee has 2 accredited schools offering human services programs, with tuition ranging from $18,712 to $31,203 per year for indexed programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $88,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Human Services Schools to Dyersburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Dyersburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dyersburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Dyersburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,482
Avg net price
$12,595/yr
TuitionIn‑state$18,712
Out‑of‑state$18,712
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,216
Avg net price
$9,216/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,604
Out‑of‑state$13,604
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 2
Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,434
Avg net price
$20,614/yr
TuitionIn‑state$19,800
Out‑of‑state$19,800
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,382
Avg net price
$20,251/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,700
Out‑of‑state$34,700
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,859
Avg net price
$15,983/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee human services page.
Human Services Wages Near Dyersburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $40,310 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $88,240 |
| Child, Family and School Social Worker | $56,310 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor | $49,580 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Dyersburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 16,075 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,846 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Dyersburg-Area Cities With Human Services Programs
- Jackson, TN – 40.7 mi away (73,860 pop)
- Atoka, TN – 48.7 mi away (20,478 pop)
- Bartlett, TN – 61.3 mi away (58,622 pop)
- Paragould, AR – 63.5 mi away (26,617 pop)
- Germantown, TN – 70.3 mi away (39,056 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited human services schools are near Dyersburg, TN?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering human services programs near Dyersburg. The closest is Bethel University in McKenzie, TN (48.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Murray State University (70.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying human services roles in Tennessee?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Tennessee are: Social and Community Service Manager ($88,240), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($56,310), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($49,580). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?
Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Dyersburg an affordable place to study human services?
Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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