Compare 17 Social Work. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $39,637.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Social Work tells a different story. Across 17 programs, earnings range from $28,055 to $49,229—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Saint Mary's College's Social Work program leads with graduates earning $49,229, well above the state average of $39,637. Taylor University follows at $45,367, while Indiana University-Indianapolis delivers $44,208 with the largest cohort at 146 students—proving specialized programs often outperform their institution's broader reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Taylor University graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 12.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Indiana University-Indianapolis offers the lowest net price at $5,748, making quality Social Work education accessible without crushing debt.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | $49,229 | 20 | $27,000 | Manageable | $48,565 | High |
| #2 | Taylor UniversityPrivate | $45,367 | 9 | $20,500 | Manageable | $45,174 | High |
| #3 | $44,208 | 146 | $20,000 | Manageable | $17,205 | High | |
| #4 | $43,993 | 37 | $21,355 | Manageable | $12,486 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $43,760 | 33 | $24,000 | Manageable | $17,049 | High |
| #6 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | $42,695 | 23 | $26,864 | Challenging | $23,490 | High |
| #7 | $42,686 | 30 | $21,710 | Manageable | $12,000 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $42,239 | 70 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #9 | $41,077 | 59 | $20,105 | Manageable | $13,626 | High | |
| #10 | $40,190 | 15 | $21,229 | Manageable | $14,984 | High | |
| #11 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $40,014 | 7 | $27,000 | Challenging | $29,048 | High |
| #12 | $37,787 | 11 | $25,976 | Challenging | $18,705 | High | |
| #13 | Indiana University-EastPublic | $36,369 | 23 | $18,000 | Manageable | $13,042 | High |
| #14 | $35,352 | 173 | $24,250 | High | $12,987 | High | |
| #15 | Huntington UniversityPrivate | $32,569 | 5 | $25,576 | High | $24,974 | High |
| #16 | Goshen CollegePrivate | $28,236 | 9 | $22,974 | High | $17,610 | High |
| #17 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $28,055 | 14 | $26,942 | High | $28,500 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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