Social Work at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Indiana University-Northwest 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 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Northwest 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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| 212 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $51,694 | $53,790 | #194 | $45,870 |
| 213 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $51,646 | $45,329 | #395 | $33,095 |
| 214 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $51,605 | $62,613 | #16 | — |
| 215 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $51,575 | $55,330 | #138 | $38,652 |
| 216 | Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN | $51,516 | $56,276 | #102 | — |
| 217 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $51,512 | $56,271 | #103 | $30,204 |
| 218 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $51,470 | $54,699 | #162 | $38,824 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Indiana University-Northwest
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,899 | $58,430 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 | $68,086 | #43 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 | $73,335 | #627 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 | $57,654 | #44 of 76 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,155 | $41,295 | #197 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,211 | $39,957 | #230 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 | $38,620 | #182 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 | $48,497 | #114 of 680 |
| Public Health | $53,988 | $43,356 | #137 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,863 | — | #385 of 660 |
| Computer Science | $49,084 | $36,053 | #348 of 349 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,530 | $37,035 | #344 of 476 |
| Psychology | $45,323 | $24,061 | #787 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,768 | — | #576 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,652 one year after graduating and $51,575 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #215 by median pay four years after graduation, and #138 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Indiana University-Northwest · 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.