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Social Work Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 1,607 students earned their Social Work degrees in IN.

A Social Work major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Indiana

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 909
Master’s Degree 609
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 62
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 62
Associate Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Indiana

There are 20,620 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Indiana

Social Work grads earn an average of $51,710 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

577 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,904. In their early career, IWU grads earn an average salary of $49,124. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
221 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $30,111 after graduation.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,942 Total Students

In their early career, Indiana University - South Bend grads earn an average salary of $36,707. This public school has an average net price of $9,646. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,801 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,363.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,108 Total Students

In their early career, IWU grads earn an average salary of $49,124. 100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at IWU will pay a net price of $21,204.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,001 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Indiana State University

Terre Haute
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,878 after earning their degree at this institution.

Social Work Careers in IN

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $43,600
Substance Abuse Social Workers 23% $38,270
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $49,300
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $58,260
Counselors 14% $48,670
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $37,460
Social Workers 9% $69,370
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 8% $47,910
Social Work Professors 7% $68,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Public Administration 1,198
Human Services 372
Community Organization & Advocacy 73
Other Public Administration 10
Public Policy 8

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