Best Online Social Work Programs in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)

Fort Wayne, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Fort Wayne has a population of about 266,235. Median household income is $60,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Wayne, IN metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $74,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Fort Wayne

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is part of the Fort Wayne, IN metro area (BLS area code 23060). 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.

Fort Wayne at a Glance

Other Fort Wayne-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Auburn, IN – 19.7 mi away (22,257 pop)
• Warsaw, IN – 38.2 mi away (32,622 pop)
• Lima, OH – 59.0 mi away (70,296 pop)
• Elkhart, IN – 59.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
• Muncie, IN – 62.9 mi away (89,186 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Fort Wayne, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Fort Wayne. The closest is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Taylor University (47.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Fort Wayne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Fort Wayne are: Social Worker, All Other ($74,510), Social and Community Service Manager ($72,920), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,090). 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 Auburn instead of Fort Wayne?

Auburn, IN is 19.7 miles from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne an affordable place to study social work?

Fort Wayne’s median household income of $60,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Wayne 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.