Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 41.1%
- Retention Rate
- 68.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,387
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 49.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $254/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $98,915 | $77,582 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $97,959 | $44,211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $94,408 | $42,966 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $67,420 | $61,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $63,997 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $63,005 | $30,294 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $61,350 | $23,378 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $59,124 | $23,110 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,739 | $24,582 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $55,512 | |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $55,286 | $23,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $53,775 | |
| Insurance. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $51,794 | $19,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $48,432 | $22,070 |
Outcomes Overview
Indiana State graduates earn a median of $48,387 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 50% with typical student loans of $24,000. Monthly loan payments of $254 consume about 6% of graduates' income, which sits near the national average for public universities. The school's strong teacher education programs funnel many graduates into education careers, where starting salaries often begin lower but offer stable long-term growth. With a 96.5% employment rate, graduates find work readily after completing their degrees. However, the 41% six-year graduation rate means many students don't finish their programs. Indiana State offers an average return on investment for students who complete their degrees.