Social Work at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
47
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,652/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
14.6x earnings multiple (5.4x 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 | $476K | $476K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.6x | 14.6x | 14.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 47 | 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)
$32,716
Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,619
18% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Northwest
Indiana University-Northwest has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,582 students in Gary, IN. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Northwest →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
Compare & Explore
Social Work at Other Schools
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest
Explore the Trade Alternative
Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Indiana University-Northwest's Social Work program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Indiana University-Northwest rank so high for Social Work?
The #86 ranking out of 338 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
See full methodology →