Best Social Work Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 19 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 602 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,135 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

Schools in IN

$31,135

IN Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Indiana

Public Schools (9)

$32,145

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$29,858

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Indiana produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Indiana, Ranked by Earnings

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private

$28,055

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 92.2%

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,313

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 80.4%

Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN · Public

$29,832

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,992

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 76.7%

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Private

$25,967

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,039

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 72.8%

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,691

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: 82.2%

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN ·

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,691

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: N/A

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$31,567

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,657

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 71.6%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$35,374

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,234

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 81.4%

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN · Private

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · Public

$31,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,892

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 86.0%

#11

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

$34,259

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,737

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 91.5%

#12

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Private

$32,058

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,602

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 97.6%

#13

Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · Public

$34,575

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,908

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 71.2%

#14

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#15

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,577

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 94.7%

#16

Goshen College

Goshen, IN · Private

Huntington University

Huntington, IN · Private

Taylor University

Upland, IN · Private

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

$26,715

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,477

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 70.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Indiana?

Valparaiso University ranks #1 for Social Work in Indiana with median graduate earnings of $28,055 within two years of graduation. There are 19 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Indiana?

Social Work graduates in Indiana earn an average of $31,135 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Indiana?

Purdue University Northwest is the most selective Social Work program in Indiana with an acceptance rate of 70.6%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 81.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Indiana?

In Indiana, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $29,858 vs $32,145 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 8 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Indiana

Computer Engineering $75,866 Chemical Engineering $73,792 Computer Science $66,740 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,819 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,398 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians $64,220 Construction Management $59,890 Civil Engineering $59,623

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.