Social Work at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,695/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
11.3x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $535K | $535K | $509K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.3x | 11.3x | 10.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.3x | 3.3x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 56 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,160
Out-of-state: $161,928 (3.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,384
32% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 36,571 students in Bloomington, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Bloomington →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at Indiana University-Bloomington?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes Indiana University-Bloomington's Social Work program stand out?
Ranked #80 of 338 programs nationally, Indiana University-Bloomington lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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