Best Online Social Work Programs in Terre Haute, IN (2026)

Terre Haute, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $16,004 to $34,501 per year for indexed programs. Terre Haute has a population of about 58,491. Median household income is $41,960 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% 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 Terre Haute

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

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

Social Work Wages Near Terre Haute

Terre Haute is part of the Terre Haute, IN metro area (BLS area code 45460). 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.

Terre Haute at a Glance

Other Terre Haute-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Charleston, IL – 42.8 mi away (21,105 pop)
• Danville, IL – 48.4 mi away (48,785 pop)
• Bloomington, IN – 50.0 mi away (114,140 pop)
• Vincennes, IN – 55.0 mi away (20,726 pop)
• Plainfield, IN – 55.9 mi away (31,409 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Terre Haute, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Terre Haute. The closest is Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (63.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Terre Haute?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Terre Haute are: Social Worker, All Other ($84,570), Social and Community Service Manager ($68,370), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,700). 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 Charleston instead of Terre Haute?

Charleston, IL is 42.8 miles from Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute an affordable place to study social work?

Terre Haute’s median household income of $41,960 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Terre Haute 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.