by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how IUPUI ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, IUPUI came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 407 students received their master’s degree in social work from IUPUI. This makes it the #13 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUPUI is $41,657. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUPUI, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,673 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUPUI paid an average of $1,084 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 students earned a bachelor's degree in social work from IUPUI. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
IUPUI does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IUPUI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at IUPUI make a median salary of $49,659. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 416 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from IUPUI in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 282 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
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