# Indiana University-Bloomington: Social Work (bachelor's)

Bloomington, IN. IPEDS 151351, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,695
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,994 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,506 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (17 colleges, $50,246): +$1,748
- Versus the U.S. median: +$246

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,994 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,324 | $26,181 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $7,610 | $31,505 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,154 | $50,318 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,204 | $83,645 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,128 | $104,030 | 6.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Work at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University | $57,609 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $51,994 | $14,506 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Anderson University | $51,748 | $27,000 | $25,021 | 54% |
| Indiana University-Northwest | $51,575 | $30,924 | $5,130 | 37% |
| University of Indianapolis | $50,666 | $27,000 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $50,351 | $41,903 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Ball State University | $50,321 | $23,900 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $50,246 | $18,410 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Saint Mary's College | $49,555 | not reported | $25,292 | 69% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $48,344 | $24,263 | $8,653 | 40% |
| Indiana State University | $46,548 | $27,000 | $10,873 | 43% |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $43,989 | not reported | $18,196 | 55% |
| Indiana University-East | $43,470 | $15,300 | $8,134 | 40% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $42,673 | $21,500 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Goshen College | $39,176 | not reported | $14,493 | 65% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $48,730 Bloomington, IN, $50,470 IN, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $74,060 Bloomington, IN, $73,940 IN, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $76,190 Bloomington, IN, $60,170 IN, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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