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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jackson, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $13,840 to $18,448 per year for indexed programs. Jackson has a population of about 68,098. Median household income is $51,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, TN metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $88,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Jackson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Jackson. Distances are calculated from Jackson 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 Jackson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Union University

Jackson, TN 2.3 miles from Jackson BOC Score58.6
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#2

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 18.5 miles from Jackson BOC Score55.8
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#3

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN 48.0 miles from Jackson BOC Score50.8
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#4

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS 69.8 miles from Jackson BOC Score23.0
Published tuition$13,840 - $18,448
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#5

Murray State University

Murray, KY 72.2 miles from Jackson BOC Score58.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, TN metro area (BLS area code 27180). 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$53,960Jackson, TN$63,111
Healthcare Social Worker$54,520Jackson, TN$63,766
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$37,170Jackson, TN$43,474
Social Worker, All Other$36,300Jackson, TN$42,456
Social and Community Service Manager$88,690Jackson, TN$103,731
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,820Jackson, TN$47,743
Community Health Worker$42,310TN statewide$49,485

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.

Jackson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population68,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,552Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Madison County2,251 workers, 145 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Jackson. The closest is Union University in Jackson, TN (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Murray State University (72.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Jackson are: Social and Community Service Manager ($88,690), Healthcare Social Worker ($54,520), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($53,960). 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 Dyersburg instead of Jackson?

Dyersburg, TN is 40.7 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study social work?

Jackson’s median household income of $51,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson 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.

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