Social Work at Huntington University

Starting at around $38,000 for graduates from comparable Indiana social work programs, you're looking at a debt burden of $27,000—a ratio that falls right at 0.71, which is manageable by typical standards but still represents nearly nine months of gross income before taxes and living expenses. These figures come from peer programs across Indiana, since Huntington's own graduate outcomes aren't publicly reported due to small cohort sizes. The reality is that social work, regardless of where you study it, tends toward modest starting salaries, and Indiana's social workers earn roughly in line with the national median of $37,300.

What matters here is whether the debt load justifies the credential. At $27,000, Huntington's estimated borrowing sits just above the national median for social work bachelor's degrees ($26,362), which isn't alarming but does mean your child would be taking on typical debt for field-typical earnings. The stronger programs in Indiana—IU-Indianapolis at $41,657 or University of Saint Francis at $40,532—show that graduates can potentially earn $3,000-$4,000 more annually, which compounds significantly over a career. However, without knowing Huntington's actual placement rates or specific alumni outcomes, you're betting on the Indiana average holding true for this particular school. If your child is committed to social work and Huntington offers other compelling reasons to attend, the financial picture isn't dire, but confirming the program's track record directly with the school would be wise before committing.