Best Online Social Work Programs in Auburn, IN (2026)

Auburn, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $84,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Auburn

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana social work page.

Social Work Wages Near Auburn

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Auburn at a Glance

Other Auburn-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Fort Wayne, IN – 19.7 mi away (326,814 pop)
• Warsaw, IN – 42.0 mi away (32,622 pop)
• Elkhart, IN – 52.0 mi away (147,181 pop)
• Portage, MI – 63.8 mi away (48,508 pop)
• Adrian, MI – 63.9 mi away (43,850 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Auburn, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Auburn. The closest is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN (20.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Goshen College (42.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Indiana are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,570), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,940), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,580). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?

Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Auburn an affordable place to study social work?

Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.