Social Work at Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,812/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
16.0x earnings multiple (5.9x 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 | $523K | $522K | $499K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.0x | 16.0x | 15.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.9x | 5.9x | 5.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 49 | 59 |
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 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,547
34% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-South Bend
Indiana University-South Bend accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,807 students in South Bend, IN. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-South Bend →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
How does Indiana University-South Bend's Social Work program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Indiana University-South Bend rank so high for Social Work?
The #70 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.
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