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 University-South Bend, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 23rd 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-South Bend
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 | $53,743 | $99,574 | -7% | #173 of 349 | #131 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,253 | $84,541 | -5% | #549 of 966 | #384 | $18,905 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $71,862 | +2% | #111 of 253 | #98 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $48,238 | $64,275 | -6% | #146 of 271 | #102 | $19,949 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $55,314 | $61,436 | -10% | #68 of 76 | #61 | $21,500 |
| Biology | $38,242 | $56,512 | -1% | #468 of 841 | #318 | $23,449 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,462 | $51,778 | -7% | #443 of 660 | #344 | $16,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,716 | $48,815 | -8% | #324 of 476 | #257 | $20,444 |
| Social Work | $37,812 | $48,344 | -7% | #316 of 420 | #270 | $18,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,058 | $47,977 | -7% | #254 of 345 | #210 | $25,784 |
| Psychology | $32,143 | $46,521 | -8% | #726 of 1027 | #557 | $21,793 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,128 | $45,755 | -3% | #455 of 680 | #376 | $21,929 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,094 | $44,703 | -21% | #569 of 660 | #524 | $23,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,308 | $38,663 | -7% | #286 of 423 | #214 | $23,676 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $30,190 | $36,711 | -27% | #153 of 158 | #146 | $18,062 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $32,829 | — | — | — | — | $22,603 |
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.
The Indiana University-South Bend Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $185,625
- Avg rent near campus: $1,356/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46613 (8.2% cap, South Bend)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,492 | $21,356 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $22,575 | $36,439 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,347 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $5,039 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,272 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,551 |
| $110,001+ | $15,174 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Indiana University-South Bend's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology