U.S. median for this major: $51,748.
College Scorecard field of study; 34 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,579.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $16,954. College Scorecard.
IUE Social Work: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Social Work nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses IUE's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,154 | $22,265 | 2.8 years |
| $30–48k | $5,454 | $23,561 | 3.0 years |
| $48–75k | $7,100 | $30,672 | 3.9 years |
| $75–110k | $13,260 | $57,283 | 7.2 years |
| $110k+ | $16,067 | $69,409 | 8.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Social Work graduates 4 years after graduating ($43,470) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,936 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Social Work at Indiana colleges
Every Indiana college we cover that reports Social Work graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valparaiso University | $57,609 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $51,994 | $14,506 | $16,264 | 80% |
| 3 | Anderson University | $51,748 | $27,000 | $25,021 | 54% |
| 4 | Indiana University-Northwest | $51,575 | $30,924 | $5,130 | 37% |
| 5 | University of Indianapolis | $50,666 | $27,000 | $21,602 | 56% |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $50,351 | $41,903 | $22,866 | 67% |
| 7 | Ball State University | $50,321 | $23,900 | $14,940 | 62% |
| 8 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | $50,246 | $18,410 | $11,668 | 54% |
| 9 | Saint Mary's College | $49,555 | — | $25,292 | 69% |
| 10 | Indiana University-South Bend | $48,344 | $24,263 | $8,653 | 40% |
| 11 | Indiana State University | $46,548 | $27,000 | $10,873 | 43% |
| 12 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $43,989 | — | $18,196 | 55% |
| 13 | Indiana University-East | $43,470 | $15,300 | $8,134 | 40% |
| 14 | University of Southern Indianabachelor's & associate | $42,673 | $21,500 | $12,923 | 48% |
| 15 | Goshen College | $39,176 | — | $14,493 | 65% |
5 more Indiana colleges offer Social Work but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Social Work graduates
Social worker
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at IUE, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About IUE
- Acceptance rate: 67% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 40% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,156
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
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IUE Social Work questions
How much do IUE Social Work graduates earn?
Social Work graduates of Indiana University-East earn a median $43,470 four years after graduating and $32,748 one year after. The U.S. median for Social Work graduates across 419 colleges is $51,748.
How much debt do IUE Social Work graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Work graduates of Indiana University-East is $15,300, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,579.
Is IUE a good school for Social Work in Indiana?
On pay, Social Work graduates of Indiana University-East earn $43,470 four years out, $6,776 below the median for the same major across 17 Indiana colleges ($50,246) and $8,278 below the U.S. median ($51,748). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does IUE rank for Social Work in Indiana?
Of 15 Indiana colleges reporting Social Work graduate earnings, Indiana University-East ranks 13th. The highest is Valparaiso University at $57,609.
What jobs do Social Work graduates get?
A common career is social worker, with a median wage of $50,470 in Indiana and $59,550 nationally. Others include social and community service managers and probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Indiana University-East Social Work: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-east/majors/social-work (College Scorecard and BLS data).