Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.9%
- Retention Rate
- 72.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,198
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 54.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Master | $223,678 | $163,144 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $128,985 | $257,402 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $110,432 | $96,811 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $103,335 | $37,032 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $98,638 | $40,950 |
| Public Administration. | Certificate | $84,653 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $76,727 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $69,596 | $76,088 |
| Genetics. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor | $68,379 | $25,492 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,660 | $20,921 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,461 | $20,625 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $66,171 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $55,198 ten years after leaving campus. With typical debt of $20,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at a manageable 36%. Monthly loan payments of $212 consume about 4.6% of post-graduation income, well below financial advisors' recommended 10% threshold. The school's location in Indiana's capital creates strong pipelines into healthcare systems, government agencies, and growing tech companies. An employment rate of 97% reflects Indianapolis's diverse job market and the university's practical focus. Many alumni land positions at IU Health, Eli Lilly, and state organizations. The combination of moderate debt, solid earnings, and high employment rates delivers a strong return on investment for most graduates.