Indiana · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Indiana
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Indiana, and How Do You Get Licensed?
10 schools in Indiana offer 12 MSW programs we verified, including Ball State University, Goshen College and Indiana State University. 6 can be taken online and 12 offer advanced standing. Estimated tuition runs from $18,810 to $44,700 before fees. After the MSW, Indiana's clinical license is the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of clinical social work experience after the gradua…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
- programs in Indiana
- 12
- schools
- 10
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 8
- offer advanced standing
- 12
- online programs
- 6
The Indiana Social Work License Path
Indiana Social Work Licenses
Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency)Bachelor's Degree Social Worker
- Degree
- 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
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's degree in social work from a board-approved institution (or CSWE-approved foreign program); or a bachelor's degree in social work received before July 1, 2019 plus two years of supervised social work experience after the bachelor's degree
- Exam
- ASWB Masters
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Doctoral degree in social work from a USDE-recognized accredited institution, or at least a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited (or candidacy) program or equivalent foreign program, with a graduate program emphasizing direct clinical or client health services
- Exam
- ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- At least two years of clinical social work experience after the graduate degree under a board-qualified supervisor; experience means full-time paid experience of at least 1,500 hours per year, or 4,500 part-time hours of which 3,000 are after the graduate degree; face-to-face supervision at least 4 hours per month (virtual supervision allowed). Applicants gaining the experience in Indiana must hold the LSW.
- Independent practice
- Yes
From Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency), reviewed 2026-09-30. Rules change; confirm with the board before you plan your supervised hours. Plan your own timeline with the license pathway planner.
Indiana Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana UniversityIndianapolis · Public | 3 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | $31,755 |
| Ball State UniversityMuncie · Public | 1 | Hybrid | CSWE | Yes | $26,448 |
| Goshen CollegeGoshen · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CSWE | Yes | $30,495 |
| Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute · Public | 1 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | $27,720 |
| Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CSWE | Yes | $34,500 |
| Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CSWE | Yes | $44,700 |
| University of IndianapolisIndianapolis · Private nonprofit | 1 | Hybrid | CSWE | Yes | $35,880 |
| University of Southern IndianaEvansville · Public | 1 | Online, Hybrid, Campus | CSWE | Yes | $24,135 |
| Purdue University NorthwestHammond · Public | 1 | Campus | Candidacy | Yes | $18,810 |
| Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online, Campus | Candidacy | Yes |
From each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. CSWE status from CSWE's directory. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published total.
Every MSW Program in Indiana
12 programs in Indiana
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$31,755$529/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
MSW Direct (Online) at Indiana University
Indiana University · IndianapolisFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,138$669/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$31,755$529/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$34,500$575/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) at Ball State University
Ball State University · MuncieFormatHybridCredits57Est. tuition$26,448$464/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$27,720$462/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits57Est. tuition$18,810$330/credit · resident rateAccreditationCandidacy
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,700$745/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Hybrid Immersion) at University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis · IndianapolisFormatHybrid930 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$35,880$598/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, Hybrid, On campusCredits54Est. tuition$24,135$447/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$763per credit · general rateAccreditationCandidacy
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published program total; "resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CSWE status comes from CSWE's directory of accredited programs.
What an MSW Costs in Indiana
11 Indiana programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $18,810 at Purdue University Northwest to $44,700 at Saint Mary's College. The Indiana median is $31,755, against $40,180 nationally.
Public universities' figures are usually the in-state rate. Turn any program into a full cost and loan estimate with the MSW cost and loan calculator.
Largest MSW Programs in Indiana
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Indiana University has Indiana's largest program, followed by Indiana Wesleyan University and Ball State University. Size tells you how many classmates, alumni and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | MSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Indiana University | 394 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | 291 |
| Ball State University | 36 |
Online MSW Options for Indiana Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Indiana: 255 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Indiana residents online and arrange your field placement in Indiana.
| Lowest-cost CSWE-accredited online programs elsewhere | Est. tuition |
|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University: Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced StandingMaster of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing · Florida | $11,155 |
| Appalachian State University: Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online)Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) · North Carolina | $11,359 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Maestría en Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad en Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / PresencialMaestría en Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad en Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial · Puerto Rico | $12,939 |
| University of North Alabama: Master of Social Work (online)Master of Social Work (online) · Alabama | $14,850 |
| University of Arkansas: Online Advanced Standing Master of Social WorkOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work · Arkansas | $15,151 |
| East Carolina University: Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) · North Carolina | $16,624 |
Compare every option on the online MSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Social Worker Pay in Indiana
| Occupation | Indiana median | U.S. median | Jobs in Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $50,470 | $59,550 | 6,690 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $64,580 | $67,880 | 3,890 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $48,300 | $60,280 | 2,490 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $84,570 | $71,900 | 460 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A high median on few jobs describes a small market. What you can do with an MSW.
MSW Programs Near Indiana Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MSW Programs Are in Indiana?
We verified 12 MSW programs at 10 schools in Indiana; 8 of those schools are listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Indiana Issue?
Indiana's board (Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency)) issues Bachelor's Degree Social Worker, LSW and LCSW. Clinical practice requires the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), after At least two years of clinical social work experience after the graduate degree under a board-qualified supervisor; experience means full-time paid experience of at least 1,500 hours per year, or 4,500 part-time hours of which 3,000 are after the graduate degree; face-to-face supervision at least 4 hours per month (virtual supervision allowed). Applicants gaining the experience in Indiana must hold the LSW.
Can Indiana Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Indiana's own programs, 255 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Indiana residents and place you in a field practicum in Indiana. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Indiana?
Estimated tuition for Indiana programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $18,810 to $44,700 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more, and advanced standing cuts the total for BSW graduates.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 10 Indiana schools listed, reviewed September 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 completions 2022-23
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025