Social Work at Indiana University-East
Richmond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
36
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,748/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
14.0x earnings multiple (5.2x 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 | $459K | $459K | $446K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 14.0x | 13.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.2x | 5.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 36 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,716
Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,250
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,311
29% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-East
Indiana University-East accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,446 in Richmond, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-East →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-East?
A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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