Indiana · Verified October 2026
Social Work Programs in Indiana
Where Can You Earn a BSW in Indiana, and Can You Be Licensed With It?
17 schools in Indiana offer a CSWE bachelor of social work, including Anderson University, Ball State University and Goshen College. 2 options are online. In-state tuition and fees at Indiana public universities start at $8,419 a year (2023-24). Indiana licenses BSW graduates as the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker.
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: Bachelor's Degree Social WorkerOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
- CSWE BSW schools
- 17
- BSW options
- 19
- online options
- 2
- lowest public in-state tuition, 2023-24
- $8,419
- BSW license
- Yes
Does Indiana License BSW Graduates?
Yes: the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker
- License
- Bachelor's Degree Social Worker
- Degree required
- Bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited or approved for candidacy by CSWE or approved by the board, or a foreign program approved by CSWE's equivalency service
From Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency), reviewed 2026-09-30. Indiana board of social work · BSW license checker
Indiana BSW Schools Compared
| School | Formats | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | Transfer or completion | Own MSW with advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Wesleyan University (online)Marion · Private nonprofit | Online | CSWE | $8,216 | Yes | Yes |
| Purdue University NorthwestHammond · Public | CSWE | $8,419$15,620 out-of-state | Yes | ||
| Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute · Public | CSWE | $9,992$21,734 out-of-state | Yes | Yes | |
| University of Southern IndianaEvansville · Public | Campus | CSWE | $10,136$22,573 out-of-state | Yes | Yes |
| Indiana UniversityIndianapolis · Public | Campus | CSWE | $10,449$33,717 out-of-state | Yes | |
| Ball State UniversityMuncie · Public | Campus, Online | CSWE | $10,758$28,766 out-of-state | Yes | Yes |
| Huntington UniversityHuntington · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $29,982 | ||
| Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion)Marion · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $31,168 | ||
| University of Saint Francis-Fort WayneFort Wayne · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $35,420 | ||
| Anderson UniversityAnderson · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $35,640 | ||
| University of IndianapolisIndianapolis · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $36,136 | Yes | Yes |
| Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $37,090 | ||
| Goshen CollegeGoshen · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $37,760 | Yes | |
| Marian UniversityIndianapolis · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $39,100 | ||
| Taylor UniversityUpland · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $39,104 | ||
| Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $46,588 | Yes | |
| Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $51,430 | Yes |
Programs from each school's own pages, reviewed October 2026; CSWE status from CSWE's directory. Tuition and fees are the federal figures for a full-time undergraduate year, 2023-24 (NCES College Navigator).
Every BSW Program in Indiana
19 programs in Indiana
- FormatOn campusTuition$10,760per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline400-hour practicumTuition$455per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (on Campus) at Ball State University
Ball State University school profile · MuncieFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$4,474per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work Online (Degree Completion) at Ball State University
Ball State University school profile · MuncieFormatOnlineTuition$346per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work (BSW) at University of Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana school profile · EvansvilleFormatOn campusTuition$299per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Indiana State University
Indiana State University school profile · Terre HauteFormat–Tuition$4,989per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis school profile · IndianapolisFormatOn campusTuition$37,864per yearAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus540-hour practicumTuition$34,058per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$50,650per yearAccreditationCSWE
- Format–Tuition$8,672per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Marian University
Marian University school profile · IndianapolisFormatOn campusTuition$43,400per year · with feesAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus530-hour practicumTuition$37,350per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$41,300per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$41,300per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus480-hour practicumTuition$55,552per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus460-hour practicumTuition$41,260per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus500-hour practicumTuition$34,170per yearAccreditationCSWE
Social Work (Bachelor of Science) at Manchester University
Manchester University school profile · North ManchesterFormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$36,484per yearAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$37,600per yearAccreditationCSWE
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed October 2026. Tuition is the program's own published rate where the school states one; otherwise it's the school's federal undergraduate tuition and fees for a full-time year, 2023-24 (in-state at public universities), from NCES College Navigator. "Resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CSWE status comes from CSWE's directory of accredited programs.
What a BSW Costs in Indiana
By the federal figures for 2023-24, tuition and fees at Indiana's BSW schools run from $8,216 at Indiana Wesleyan University (online) to $51,430 at Saint Mary's College; the Indiana median is $35,420, against $13,212 nationally. Public universities charge residents less: 5 of 17 schools here are public.
| School | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Wesleyan University (online) tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $8,216 | $8,216 |
| Purdue University Northwest tuitionPublic | $8,419 | $15,620 |
| Indiana State University tuitionPublic | $9,992 | $21,734 |
| University of Southern Indiana tuitionPublic | $10,136 | $22,573 |
| Indiana University tuitionPublic | $10,449 | $33,717 |
| Ball State University tuitionPublic | $10,758 | $28,766 |
| Huntington University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $29,982 | $29,982 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion) tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $31,168 | $31,168 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $35,420 | $35,420 |
| Anderson University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $35,640 | $35,640 |
Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2023-24 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). Compare schools side by side with the BSW cost comparison.
From a BSW to an MSW in Indiana
10 Indiana schools also run an MSW that admits BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year of study instead of two: Ball State University, Goshen College, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Indiana Wesleyan University (online) and Purdue University Northwest and 4 more. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE BSW, so you can also move to another school.
How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works · Find a same-school MSW route
Largest BSW Programs in Indiana
By BSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Indiana University has Indiana's largest program, followed by Indiana Wesleyan University (online) and Ball State University. Size tells you how many classmates and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
Online BSW Options for Indiana Residents
Beyond Indiana's own schools, 130 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Indiana residents and arrange your field practicum in Indiana.
| Lowest published per-credit rates, same for every state | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS)Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS) · Puerto Rico | $207 |
| University of the Cumberlands: Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), OnlineBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online · Kentucky | $220 |
| Avila University: Bachelor of Social Work OnlineBachelor of Social Work Online · Missouri | $300 |
| Charter Oak State College: Bachelor of Science in Social WorkBachelor of Science in Social Work · Connecticut | $329 |
| Briar Cliff University: Bachelor of Social Work (online degree completion)Bachelor of Social Work (online degree completion) · Iowa | $340 |
| Capella University: Bachelor of Social WorkBachelor of Social Work · Minnesota | $350 |
Compare every option on the online BSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Pay for BSW Jobs in Indiana
| Occupation | Indiana median | U.S. median | Jobs in Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $50,470 | $59,550 | 6,690 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,550 | $45,930 | 11,740 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $60,170 | $66,270 | 2,270 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $73,940 | $80,390 | 2,950 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A high median on few jobs describes a small market. What you can do with a BSW.
Social Work Programs Near Indiana Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many BSW Programs Are in Indiana?
17 schools in Indiana run a BSW that CSWE lists as accredited or in candidacy, 19 options in all, each checked on the school's own site in October 2026.
Can You Be Licensed With a BSW in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency) issues the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker. It's a license for generalist practice; independent clinical practice needs an MSW, supervised experience and a clinical license.
Can Indiana Residents Earn a BSW Online?
Yes. 2 Indiana options are offered online, and 130 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states; confirm each school can enroll Indiana residents and place you in a field practicum in Indiana. Online BSW programs.
What Is the Most Affordable BSW in Indiana?
By federal figures for 2023-24, the lowest in-state tuition and fees at a Indiana public university with a CSWE BSW are at Purdue University Northwest ($8,419), Indiana State University ($9,992) and University of Southern Indiana ($10,136). Grants lower most students' price further.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 17 Indiana schools listed, reviewed October 2026
- Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025