Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $36,399 track close to the $36,554 national median for Social Work programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 3.7x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Social Work's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,393 represents roughly 9 months of the $36,399 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #289 of 338 Social Work programs, University of Indianapolis falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $36,399 to $50,836 over five years — a 40% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.