Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Indiana State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 37th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Indiana State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $72,379 | $94,902 | +-0% | #25 of 57 | #14 | $23,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $67,267 | $92,741 | +8% | #44 of 126 | #31 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $78,215 | $91,915 | +14% | #5 of 51 | #4 | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $71,755 | $82,303 | -5% | #13 of 19 | #11 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,381 | $81,988 | -8% | #646 of 966 | #488 | $24,582 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $66,479 | $79,527 | -3% | #42 of 61 | #29 | $23,378 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $77,336 | -9% | #39 of 46 | #31 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $73,623 | +13% | #47 of 209 | #15 | $13,000 |
| Air Transportation | $40,112 | $71,254 | -17% | #46 of 52 | #41 | $23,480 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,207 | $67,937 | -18% | #365 of 452 | #311 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,868 | $67,478 | -1% | #465 of 1176 | #315 | $21,854 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $38,296 | $67,452 | -1% | #96 of 187 | #66 | $22,500 |
| Insurance | — | $67,033 | -24% | #19 of 21 | #18 | — |
| Marketing | $49,556 | $66,087 | -5% | #272 of 516 | #194 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,935 | $61,660 | -19% | #682 of 796 | #628 | $19,575 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,293 | $61,424 | -34% | #431 of 459 | #415 | $22,070 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,352 | $59,060 | -7% | #339 of 565 | #222 | $25,591 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $33,345 | $58,541 | -17% | #182 of 253 | #167 | $25,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $43,458 | $57,171 | -16% | #224 of 271 | #204 | $22,265 |
| Biology | $43,656 | $56,764 | -1% | #459 of 841 | #309 | $21,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $55,749 | -5% | #152 of 215 | #119 | $21,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,862 | $54,610 | +6% | #91 of 345 | #51 | $25,500 |
| Interior Architecture | $40,441 | $52,693 | -13% | #16 of 17 | #14 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | $39,769 | $51,991 | -6% | #84 of 113 | #58 | $23,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $37,268 | $51,288 | -2% | #27 of 50 | #23 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,414 | $50,968 | -4% | #276 of 476 | #199 | $22,558 |
| Music | $41,038 | $49,711 | +16% | #62 of 268 | #43 | $26,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $34,084 | $49,623 | -2% | #29 of 55 | #19 | $24,622 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $48,639 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,213 | $48,185 | -15% | #500 of 660 | #414 | $24,606 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,975 | $46,556 | -15% | #507 of 610 | #443 | $25,000 |
| Social Work | $36,294 | $46,548 | -10% | #349 of 420 | #334 | $23,781 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $29,578 | $45,035 | -22% | #53 of 57 | #51 | $24,389 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,204 | $44,482 | -6% | #509 of 680 | #454 | $23,500 |
| Psychology | $35,742 | $42,822 | -16% | #882 of 1027 | #799 | $23,193 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,941 | $40,860 | -16% | #154 of 172 | #143 | $26,119 |
| English Language and Literature | $32,336 | $40,676 | -16% | #489 of 576 | #442 | $25,493 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $38,331 | -7% | #294 of 423 | #230 | $26,959 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,712 | $21,454 |
| Room | $7,525 | |
| Board | $3,959 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,055 | $36,797 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,702 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,876 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,400 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,908 |
| $110,001+ | $19,574 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Indiana State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology