Social Work at University of Indianapolis

University of Indianapolis's social work program falls slightly below both state and national medians, with first-year earnings of $36,399 compared to Indiana's median of $37,812. Among Indiana's 23 social work programs, this ranks in the 40th percentile—meaningfully behind state flagship options like IU-Indianapolis ($41,657) and Ball State ($39,094). The $27,000 debt load matches the state median, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 that's manageable but not impressive given the modest starting salary.

The earnings trajectory shows steady improvement, growing 17% to reach $42,695 by year four, which helps offset the lower starting point. However, even with this growth, graduates are earning less than peers from competing Indiana programs earn right out of the gate. For families focused on employment outcomes, this creates a real cost-opportunity gap.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift considerably with a larger sample. That said, for an accessible program (73% admission rate) serving a substantial Pell population, the outcomes align with what you'd expect—solid professional preparation at a moderate price, just not standout value. If your child is committed to social work and this school offers the right personal fit, the debt load won't be crushing. But purely on ROI, Indiana's public universities deliver better earning potential at similar or lower cost.