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

Bloomington, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Bloomington has a population of about 78,791. Median household income is $48,918 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.0% 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 Bloomington

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Bloomington

Bloomington is part of the Bloomington, IN metro area (BLS area code 14020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

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.

Bloomington at a Glance

Other Bloomington-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Franklin, IN – 34.0 mi away (24,867 pop)
• Seymour, IN – 37.2 mi away (22,918 pop)
• Greenwood, IN – 37.6 mi away (56,545 pop)
• Plainfield, IN – 38.0 mi away (31,409 pop)
• Brownsburg, IN – 46.9 mi away (25,408 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Bloomington. The closest is Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, IN (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana State University (51.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Bloomington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Bloomington are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,570), Social and Community Service Manager ($74,060), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,080). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Franklin instead of Bloomington?

Franklin, IN is 34.0 miles from Bloomington 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 Bloomington an affordable place to study social work?

Bloomington’s median household income of $48,918 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomington 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.