Best Online Social Work Programs in Atoka, TN (2026)

Atoka, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $18,448 per year for indexed programs. Atoka has a population of about 10,237. Median household income is $86,922 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $84,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Atoka

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Atoka. Distances are calculated from Atoka city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Atoka

Atoka is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

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.

Atoka at a Glance

Other Atoka-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Bartlett, TN – 13.2 mi away (58,622 pop)
• Germantown, TN – 23.5 mi away (39,056 pop)
• Memphis, TN – 24.5 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 26.4 mi away (49,177 pop)
• West Memphis, AR – 29.8 mi away (25,284 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Atoka, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Atoka. The closest is University of Memphis in Memphis, TN (22.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwest Mississippi Community College (56.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Atoka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Atoka are: Social and Community Service Manager ($84,930), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,430), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($56,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bartlett instead of Atoka?

Bartlett, TN is 13.2 miles from Atoka and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Atoka an affordable place to study social work?

Atoka’s median household income of $86,922 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atoka 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: June 11, 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.