Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 34.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 33.4%
- Retention Rate
- 69.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,596
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,684
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 49.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $209/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $69,338 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,025 | $16,863 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $52,941 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,696 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $44,276 | $18,400 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $44,170 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $38,829 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $37,054 | $20,829 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $34,526 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $34,420 | $13,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $32,925 | |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor | $32,569 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $32,010 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $30,409 | $23,500 |
Outcomes Overview
IU Southeast graduates earn a median of $47,596 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 41% based on the typical $19,684 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $209 consume about 5% of graduates' income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The campus serves many first-generation college students who enter careers in business, education, and healthcare throughout the Louisville metro area. With 95.8% of graduates finding employment and relatively low debt burdens, the financial picture looks solid. However, the modest earnings reflect the regional job market's salary levels. IU Southeast offers an average return on investment for students seeking accessible higher education.