Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
The best colleges in Indiana go to University of Notre Dame in first place and Purdue University in second. Universities in Indiana are known to offer quality academics and top-notch sports programs, with several NCAA Division I sports teams. The capital city of Indianapolis is famous for hosting major sporting events, like the Indianapolis 500, and offering cultural attractions like the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$29,974
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$99,980
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate96%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$14,000
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$72,424
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate81%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$38,280
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$101,253
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate83%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$15,878
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$63,742
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate80%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$22,067
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$69,952
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate75%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$25,673
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,527
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate87%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$6,934
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,917
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate51%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$11,577
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,198
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate56%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$19,449
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,986
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate72%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$37,339
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,235
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate82%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$8,360
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,156
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate53%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$25,209
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,354
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate80%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$27,690
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$63,191
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate68%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$18,391
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,362
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate55%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$15,419
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,833
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate66%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$22,484
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,759
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate65%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$18,419
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,376
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate63%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$19,852
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,770
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate67%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$21,396
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,610
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$24,276
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,165
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Average income based on education level
The following figures are the average salaries in Indiana for each level of education.
Average Income
The average income of people in this state with a high-school diploma, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, 10 years after enrollment, based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
HS Diploma$38,553
Certificate$50,428
Associate$45,119
Bachelor$56,208
Master$69,691
Cost of attending college in Indiana
In-state-tuition$25,027
The average in-state tuition, before financial aid, of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Out-of-state-tuition$28,909
The average tuition for out-of-state students, before financial aid of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Most popular degrees in Indiana
In Indiana the most popular degrees are Registered Nursing, Business Administration, and Business and Commerce. To create this list, we complied and analyzed data from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
They both provide information on how many graduates each program has annually. The list below is both undergraduate- and graduate-level programs.
Popular degrees
1Registered Nursing 5,637graduates
2Business Administration 5,378graduates
3Business and Commerce 5,139graduates
4Education-grades & methods 2,047graduates
5Biology 1,670graduates
6General Psychology 1,636graduates
7Computer and Information Sciences 1,527graduates
8Social Work 1,511graduates
9Health Administrative Services 1,484graduates
10Comms & Media Studies 1,475graduates
Fastest growing careers
Indiana job growth
7.1%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
55.8%
Nurse Practitioners
54.5%
Occupational Therapy Assistants
40.8%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
40%
Statisticians
34%
Physical Therapist Assistants
33.8%
Information Security Analysts
32.8%
Physician Assistants
32.2%
Medical and Health Services Managers
31.9%
Speech-Language Pathologists
30.8%
Best bachelor’s degrees in Indiana
These majors are most likely to pay off economically after graduation.
Higher education is supposed to act as an economic elevator that lifts students from low-income households into the middle class. But not all colleges do this: unfortunately, many of the nation’s most “prestigious” schools accept very few students from low-income backgrounds.
To determine what colleges are doing the best job at lifting students out of poverty, we have devised a Social Mobility Index (SMI).
The best colleges for social mobility in Indiana are shown below.
Bachelor's degree holders or higher
27.2%
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7.1%
