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 University of Southern Indiana, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 95th percentile among certificate-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 University of Southern Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $74,976 | $92,209 | +3% | #18 of 57 | #14 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,945 | $77,878 | -12% | #812 of 966 | #681 | $19,025 |
| Computer Science | $55,597 | $77,100 | -28% | #313 of 349 | #288 | $23,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,965 | $71,043 | +0% | #115 of 253 | #106 | $21,262 |
| Biology | $38,985 | $71,019 | +24% | #89 of 841 | #32 | $21,911 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,170 | $70,953 | -7% | #457 of 796 | #366 | $20,721 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $43,335 | $70,473 | -15% | #328 of 452 | #271 | $21,298 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,972 | $68,825 | +1% | #35 of 76 | #22 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $68,782 | -26% | #390 of 459 | #359 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,892 | $56,804 | -17% | #914 of 1176 | #804 | $21,350 |
| Marketing | $40,814 | $56,516 | -18% | #444 of 516 | #410 | $18,270 |
| Economics | — | $55,605 | -33% | #361 of 368 | #341 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $34,736 | $54,422 | -14% | #143 of 178 | #126 | $25,135 |
| Sociology | $40,255 | $54,144 | +3% | #188 of 462 | #90 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,573 | $53,076 | +0% | #230 of 476 | #144 | $16,126 |
| History | $40,692 | $52,002 | +3% | #208 of 459 | #104 | $21,013 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,384 | $50,916 | -8% | #467 of 660 | #378 | $19,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,587 | $50,541 | -7% | #388 of 610 | #321 | $21,500 |
| Nutrition Sciences | — | $49,739 | -17% | #51 of 53 | #46 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $44,104 | $46,769 | -7% | #141 of 177 | #123 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $39,286 | $45,279 | -23% | #260 of 275 | #244 | $21,252 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,510 | $45,245 | -5% | #473 of 680 | #399 | $22,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $34,685 | $44,197 | -12% | #122 of 158 | #105 | — |
| Social Work | $36,126 | $42,673 | -18% | #400 of 420 | #391 | $18,258 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $29,059 | $42,453 | -25% | #607 of 660 | #574 | $16,810 |
| Psychology | $33,846 | $40,574 | -20% | #959 of 1027 | #923 | $16,941 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,062 | $40,159 | -17% | #500 of 576 | #459 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,890 | $38,619 | -7% | #287 of 423 | #218 | $18,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $27,010 | $36,348 | -9% | #192 of 255 | #142 | $19,750 |
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 University of Southern Indiana Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $211,290
- Avg rent near campus: $1,114/mo — vs ~$564/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 47713 (7.9% cap, Evansville)
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🏆 Where University of Southern Indiana Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,751 | $21,188 |
| Room | $5,078 | |
| Board | $4,982 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,584 | $37,021 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,102 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,159 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,194 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,062 |
| $110,001+ | $17,421 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Southern Indiana's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology