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

Greenwood, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $35,640 to $49,098 per year for indexed programs. Greenwood has a population of about 64,237. Median household income is $78,765 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $84,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Greenwood

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Greenwood

Greenwood is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). 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.

Greenwood at a Glance

Other Greenwood-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Franklin, IN – 8.0 mi away (24,867 pop)
• Indianapolis, IN – 12.3 mi away (1,550,488 pop)
• Plainfield, IN – 15.7 mi away (31,409 pop)
• Shelbyville, IN – 18.3 mi away (20,639 pop)
• Lawrence, IN – 19.4 mi away (47,866 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Greenwood. The closest is University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Anderson University (42.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Greenwood are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,570), Social and Community Service Manager ($78,710), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,090). 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 Franklin instead of Greenwood?

Franklin, IN is 8.0 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study social work?

Greenwood’s median household income of $78,765 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood 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.