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Best Online Social Work Programs in Indianapolis, IN (2026)
Indianapolis, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $35,640 to $49,098 per year for indexed programs. Indianapolis has a population of about 1,550,488. 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 Indianapolis
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Indianapolis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Indianapolis city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Indianapolis
Indianapolis 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $50,470 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $52,738 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,090 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $68,015 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $49,590 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $51,818 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $84,570 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $88,370 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $78,710 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $82,247 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $46,550 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $48,642 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,920 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $51,118 |
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.
Indianapolis at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Marion County | 14,034 workers, 787 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Indianapolis-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Lawrence, IN – 10.3 mi away (47,866 pop)
- Greenwood, IN – 12.3 mi away (56,545 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 13.0 mi away (91,065 pop)
- Brownsburg, IN – 13.2 mi away (25,408 pop)
- Plainfield, IN – 13.2 mi away (31,409 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Indianapolis, IN?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Indianapolis 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 near Indianapolis?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Indianapolis 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 Lawrence instead of Indianapolis?
Lawrence, IN is 10.3 miles from Indianapolis 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.
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: 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.