Social Work at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Indiana University-Indianapolis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Indiana University-Indianapolis sits in Indianapolis, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 588 social work graduations were recorded at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Of 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 16 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 109 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 570 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 16 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 109 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Students who complete Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,460 |
| 2 years | $41,889 |
| 3 years | $46,017 |
| 4 years | $51,515 |
| 5 years | $56,429 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $51,515, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis stands at $16,472.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis are 89% women (523) and 11% men (65).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Among the 134 bachelor’s social work graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 91% were women (122) and 9% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
Minority students account for 45% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Of the 396 master’s social work graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 88% were women (348) and 12% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 282 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 48 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, below the national average of 42%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Among the 4 doctoral social work degrees awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Indiana University-Indianapolis
This Social Work program at Indiana University-Indianapolis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 588 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Indiana University-Indianapolis work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.