Social Work at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Bloomington graduates in social work earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Bloomington Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 201 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $52,014 | $55,507 | #132 | — |
| 202 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $52,013 | $52,882 | #233 | $33,149 |
| 203 | Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI | $51,997 | $54,105 | #180 | — |
| 204 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $51,994 | $55,780 | #123 | $39,695 |
| 205 | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | $51,943 | $52,811 | #238 | $38,209 |
| 206 | Minot State University Minot, ND | $51,931 | $53,802 | #193 | $44,731 |
| 207 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $51,901 | $52,768 | #242 | $39,215 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Indiana University-Bloomington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,230 | $53,836 | $31,497 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Bloomington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Bloomington social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,695 one year after graduating and $51,994 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Bloomington rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Indiana University-Bloomington ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Indiana University-Bloomington worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
← All data for Indiana University-Bloomington · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.