Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Indiana by ROI
Colleges in Indiana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Indiana
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$97,255
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,444
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Grad rate: 38.7% |
+$49,974 | $48,408 | $22,117 | $25,149 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Grad rate: 34.1% |
+$32,372 | $45,590 | $19,714 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Grad rate: 66.5% |
+$8,306 | $48,408 | $42,951 | $25,149 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Purdue University Global
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$268,115 | $31,970 | $17,994 | $23,354 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Vincennes University
Grad rate: 34.1% |
-$308,813 | $29,224 | $19,446 | $10,668 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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