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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Auburn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Auburn city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 20.4 miles from Auburn BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,362
Avg net price $18,196/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Huntington University

Huntington, IN 40.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,672
Avg net price $19,310/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,870
Out‑of‑state$31,870
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Goshen College

Goshen, IN 42.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,943
Avg net price $14,493/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,890
Out‑of‑state$38,890
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Manchester University

North Manchester, IN 44.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score 46.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,504
Avg net price $18,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 63.8 miles from Auburn BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,947
Avg net price $8,653/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN 66.4 miles from Auburn BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,354
Avg net price $25,292/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN 66.8 miles from Auburn BOC Score 56.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Taylor University

Upland, IN 66.8 miles from Auburn BOC Score 65.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,198
Avg net price $24,865/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$50,470
Healthcare Social Worker$64,580
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,300
Social Worker, All Other$84,570
Social and Community Service Manager$73,940
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,550
Community Health Worker$47,960

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

MetricValueSource
Population13,464Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,339Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Auburn are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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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Other Programs Available in Auburn

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Auburn:

Data verified: July 23, 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.