Indiana University School of Social Work

What Indiana University School of Social Work does

Indiana University School of Social Work is an academic unit within Indiana University, a public state university system, that delivers the full continuum of social work education — Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), PhD in Social Work, and Labor Studies — plus certificates, minors, continuing education, practicum placement, and education abroad programming. Founded in 1911, the school operates across seven Indiana campuses (Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Northwest/Gary, South Bend, and Southeast/New Albany) and a 100% asynchronous online MSW program, and is the sole provider of a PhD in Social Work in Indiana. It also runs the Center for Social Health & Well-being research center and publishes the peer-reviewed journal Advances In Social Work.

The school's primary customer segments are prospective undergraduate students, prospective graduate students, prospective doctoral students, and working professionals pursuing continuing education. Its revenue model is tuition-and-fee based through recurring enrollment, supplemented by grant funding — most notably a $10 million+ U.S. Department of Education award in 2023 to expand K-12 mental health social work pipelines in partnership with multiple Indiana school districts. Marketing is conducted through organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), website content, email/newsletter, and earned media via IU's news channel.

Distribution is direct-to-student through campus-based, online, and hybrid delivery formats, with study abroad opportunities in South Korea, Ghana, and Croatia. The school's competitive positioning rests on brand recognition (95% of Indiana's social workers are IU alumni), accreditation-backed licensure pathways, and unmatched statewide physical reach. Core technology is not disclosed, and no AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary digital products are referenced in available sources.

Name

Indiana University School of Social Work

Legal name

Indiana University School of Social Work

Website

https://ssw.iu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Indiana University School of Social Work is a public university academic unit founded in 1911 that delivers BSW, MSW, PhD, and Labor Studies programs across seven Indiana campuses and online, serving individual students and working professionals seeking social work credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Work Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD)

Keywords

• Social work education
• Graduate social work degrees
• Undergraduate social work programs
• Continuing professional education
• Academic research publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: As a public university academic unit, the school generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to enrolled students across its BSW, MSW, PhD, and Labor Studies programs.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Indiana University School of Social Work delivers the full continuum of social work education, offering an accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW) with Regular and Advanced Standing tracks (online, in-person, hybrid), the only PhD in Social Work program in Indiana, and a Labor Studies program across seven campus locations in Indiana plus a fully asynchronous online MSW. Complementing the degrees are Continuing Education, Certificates & Minors, Education Abroad, Practicum Education, and the Center for Social Health & Well-being research center.

Product overview

Indiana University School of Social Work offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs and educational offerings, including undergraduate (Bachelor of Social Work), graduate (Master of Social Work with Regular and Advanced Standing tracks), and doctoral education (PhD in Social Work - the only such program in Indiana). The school provides these programs across seven campus locations (Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Northwest, South Bend, Southeast) plus online delivery options. Additional offerings include Labor Studies, Certificates & Minors, Education Abroad, Continuing Education, and Practicum Education. The school also operates the Center for Social Health & Well-being research center and publishes the peer-reviewed journal Advances In Social Work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Undergraduate degree program providing hands-on, immersive training for students to support individuals, families, and communities. Accredited programs available at multiple Indiana campus locations.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) Graduate degree program for advanced social work practice in specialties including behavioral health, trauma, addiction, healthcare, and community leadership. Available through Regular Standing and Advanced Standing tracks, with delivery options including online, in-person, and hybrid formats.
• PhD in Social Work Doctoral program based in Indianapolis, the only PhD in Social Work program in Indiana, preparing graduates to become leading educators, researchers, and changemakers in the field.
• Labor Studies Academic program focused on labor relations, workplace policies, and labor rights education.
• Continuing Education Professional development and continuing education offerings for practicing social workers.
• Practicum Education Field placement and supervised practical training components integrated into degree programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of Indiana's Social Workers are IU Alumni
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Multiple Indiana school districtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool districts partnering with Indiana University to improve mental health infrastructure and professional pipelines within the state's educational system. Part of the U.S. Department of Education grant initiative to expand mental health services in K-12 schools.
• Local organizations, businesses, and policymakersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty and staff work alongside communities to create lasting impact through partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and policymakers to strengthen neighborhoods and drive solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Minnesota School of Social Work: A Big Ten peer public university's social work school offering BSW, MSW, and PhD programs with hybrid/online delivery options. Comparable as a public research university social work education provider.
• University of Michigan School of Social Work: The University of Michigan School of Social Work is a top-ranked public university social work school offering BSW, MSW, and PhD programs. Highly comparable as a leading public R1 institution's social work school with multiple program levels and online offerings.
• University of Washington School of Social Work: A top-ranked public university's social work school offering MSW and PhD programs across multiple campuses. Comparable as a major public school with strong statewide workforce training role.
• Ohio State University College of Social Work: Ohio State University's College of Social Work is a Big Ten peer and Ohio's flagship public social work school offering BSW, MSW, and PhD programs. Structural parallel to IU SSW as a public state university social work college with multiple delivery formats.
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work: UIUC's School of Social Work is a Big Ten peer offering BSW, MSW, and PhD programs online and in-person. A comparable public university social work school serving the broader state workforce.
• Purdue University School of Social Work: Purdue University's social work programs are the closest in-state peer, also a public Indiana university. Directly competes for Indiana-based social work students and faculty.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Social Work: A Big Ten peer public university's social work school offering graduate and undergraduate programs. Comparable in scale, mission, and academic orientation.

Broad incumbents

• University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work: USC's social work school is a leading private institution with the largest online MSW program nationally. Comparable as an MSW/PhD provider competing with IU for online students, though structured as a private rather than public institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/indianauniversityschoolofs2998
• Facebookfacebook.com/iusocialwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iusocialwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/iusocialwork
• Xx.com/IUSocialWork

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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