Social Work bachelor's degree programs in Indiana
Compare 17 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Indiana
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso · $27,000 federal debt$57,6092Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington · $14,506 federal debt$51,9943Anderson UniversityAnderson · $27,000 federal debt$51,7484Indiana University-NorthwestGary · $30,924 federal debt$51,5755University of IndianapolisIndianapolis · $27,000 federal debt$50,6666Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion · $41,903 federal debt$50,3517Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionMarion · $41,903 federal debt$50,3518Ball State UniversityMuncie · $23,900 federal debt$50,3219Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · $18,410 federal debt$50,24610Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame · Debt not reported$49,555
CAREER CONTEXT IN IN
What related occupations pay in Indiana
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $73,940
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,210–$93,060
- State employment
- 2,950
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $50,470
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,780–$59,610
- State employment
- 6,690
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $84,570
- Middle 50% wage range
- $74,510–$97,780
- State employment
- 460
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $74,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,710–$98,640
- State employment
- 440
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $64,580
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,270–$78,880
- State employment
- 3,890
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $48,300
- Middle 50% wage range
- $42,580–$64,610
- State employment
- 2,490
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $60,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,840–$75,110
- State employment
- 2,270
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $56,810
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,340–$71,680
- State employment
- 510
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Indiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valparaiso University | Valparaiso | $57,609 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington | $51,994 | $14,506 |
| 3 | Anderson University | Anderson | $51,748 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary | $51,575 | $30,924 |
| 5 | University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $50,666 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | Marion | $50,351 | $41,903 |
| 7 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion | $50,351 | $41,903 |
| 8 | Ball State University | Muncie | $50,321 | $23,900 |
| 9 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $50,246 | $18,410 |
| 10 | Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame | $49,555 | Not available |
| 11 | Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend | $48,344 | $24,263 |
| 12 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute | $46,548 | $27,000 |
| 13 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | $43,989 | Not available |
| 14 | Indiana University-East | Richmond | $43,470 | $15,300 |
| 15 | Purdue University Global | West Lafayette | $42,798 | $53,229 |
| 16 | University of Southern Indiana | Evansville | $42,673 | $21,500 |
| 17 | Goshen College | Goshen | $39,176 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Social Work in Indiana
What do Social Work bachelor's degree graduates earn in Indiana?
Across 17 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,246 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 14 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Indiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Valparaiso University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.