Social Work

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 44.07

$41,657Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,246Median earnings 4 years after
$47,703Median earnings 5 years after
$16,450Median federal debt
133Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $41,657 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $16,450, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$40,532—
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$39,695$14,000
Ball State University
Muncie
$39,094$21,500
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary
$38,652$25,000
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette
$38,324$38,020
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend
$37,812$18,000
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$36,722$29,688
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$36,722$29,688
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$36,399$26,393
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
$36,294$23,781
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
$36,126$18,258
Indiana University-East
Richmond
$32,748$13,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis make?

The median salary is $41,657 one year after graduation and $47,703 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,450.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.