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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Indiana University-Bloomington, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 84th 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 University-Bloomington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $77,909 | $114,199 | +7% | #96 of 349 | #60 | $19,366 |
| Business/Commerce | $71,100 | $105,583 | +54% | #11 of 271 | #6 | $19,500 |
| Economics | $59,142 | $99,653 | +21% | #69 of 368 | #47 | $19,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,350 | $98,539 | +7% | #126 of 459 | #92 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics | $59,277 | $89,112 | +28% | #48 of 309 | #30 | $20,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,458 | $81,781 | -8% | #653 of 966 | #495 | $22,442 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $45,526 | $78,721 | +20% | #15 of 110 | #2 | $22,777 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $50,264 | $77,520 | +34% | #2 of 57 | #2 | $19,500 |
| Public Administration | $47,013 | $77,422 | +19% | #5 of 47 | #3 | $19,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $25,202 | $74,151 | +19% | #11 of 67 | #6 | $22,802 |
| Political Science and Government | $32,568 | $69,992 | +11% | #121 of 565 | #69 | $17,646 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | $69,128 | +10% | #15 of 49 | #6 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,873 | $68,675 | +26% | #33 of 610 | #22 | $19,400 |
| Public Health | $42,790 | $68,038 | +16% | #32 of 215 | #23 | $19,500 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $38,251 | $65,901 | +0% | #13 of 17 | #11 | $22,843 |
| Biology | $36,500 | $65,224 | +14% | #173 of 841 | #83 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,700 | $63,855 | +13% | #101 of 660 | #47 | $20,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $33,307 | $61,757 | +12% | #60 of 225 | #31 | $13,000 |
| Chemistry | $42,889 | $61,024 | -6% | #150 of 209 | #117 | $17,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $26,496 | $60,199 | +2% | #94 of 215 | #53 | $20,250 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $34,502 | $60,046 | +24% | #6 of 43 | #2 | $21,908 |
| Journalism | $39,992 | $59,151 | +5% | #61 of 187 | #27 | $18,762 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,364 | $58,390 | +14% | #53 of 345 | #20 | $20,295 |
| History | $31,880 | $58,258 | +15% | #76 of 459 | #36 | $19,975 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $36,100 | $57,806 | -13% | #88 of 118 | #72 | $16,832 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,572 | $57,754 | +4% | #222 of 660 | #108 | $16,882 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $35,429 | $57,334 | +12% | #10 of 63 | #5 | $19,261 |
| Sociology | $30,296 | $56,591 | +7% | #136 of 462 | #58 | $18,982 |
| English Language and Literature | $26,694 | $56,204 | +16% | #112 of 576 | #43 | $16,227 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $31,655 | $55,861 | +2% | #119 of 265 | #59 | $18,425 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $26,421 | $54,630 | +6% | #127 of 299 | #98 | $20,500 |
| Psychology | $33,810 | $53,867 | +6% | #310 of 1027 | #134 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,765 | $52,269 | +10% | #155 of 680 | #73 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,775 | $52,020 | -2% | #250 of 476 | #170 | $18,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,306 | $52,008 | +3% | #76 of 177 | #42 | $19,500 |
| Social Work | $39,695 | $51,994 | +0% | #204 of 420 | #123 | $14,000 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,349 | $50,989 | -1% | #14 of 24 | #7 | $21,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $48,572 | -6% | #74 of 103 | #40 | $17,500 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $27,096 | $48,161 | +9% | #21 of 52 | #17 | $19,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | $44,781 | -11% | #119 of 158 | #102 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,344 | $43,816 | +6% | #150 of 423 | #87 | $18,302 |
| Anthropology | $26,476 | $42,707 | -9% | #134 of 188 | #102 | $14,375 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | $42,321 | -15% | #71 of 90 | #62 | $18,635 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,815 | $41,328 | +4% | #108 of 255 | #69 | $21,988 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $31,129 | — | — | — | — | $19,426 |
| Music | $15,911 | $28,727 | -33% | #262 of 268 | #255 | $20,539 |
| Dance | $14,831 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,900 | $57,592 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,125 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,383 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,311 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,828 |
| $110,001+ | $24,018 |
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