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

Gallatin, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Gallatin has a population of about 46,667. Median household income is $73,589 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $89,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Gallatin

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

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:

  • 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 Gallatin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN 21.9 miles from Gallatin BOC Score52.2
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#2

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN 24.6 miles from Gallatin BOC Score34.1
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#3

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 24.7 miles from Gallatin BOC Score61.1
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#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 26.3 miles from Gallatin BOC Score62.5
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#5

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 37.1 miles from Gallatin BOC Score56.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Gallatin

Gallatin is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$55,630Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$57,767
Healthcare Social Worker$65,040Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$67,539
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,630Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$50,498
Social Worker, All Other$58,780Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$61,038
Social and Community Service Manager$89,840Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$93,292
Social and Human Service Assistant$43,860Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$45,545
Community Health Worker$44,440Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$46,147

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.


Gallatin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,667Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,589Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Gallatin. The closest is Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN (21.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Middle Tennessee State University (37.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Gallatin are: Social and Community Service Manager ($89,840), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,040), Social Worker, All Other ($58,780). 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 Hendersonville instead of Gallatin?

Hendersonville, TN is 8.8 miles from Gallatin 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 Gallatin an affordable place to study social work?

Gallatin’s median household income of $73,589 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallatin 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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Other Programs Available in Gallatin

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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.