Best English Language and Literature, 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
13
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$309,122
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,532
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indiana University-East
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$158,241 | $39,261 | $16,756 | $26,991 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Notre Dame
Grad rate: 96.6% |
-$178,669 | $50,425 | $80,211 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Southern Indiana
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$237,984 | $35,768 | $20,749 | $22,480 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Purdue University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 83.1% |
-$274,953 | $34,082 | $22,567 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Indiana State University
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$286,670 | $34,184 | $23,475 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate: 81.2% |
-$288,443 | $34,329 | $27,361 | $18,948 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Wabash College
Grad rate: 76.2% |
-$307,370 | $41,004 | $62,750 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$320,684 | $32,164 | $22,216 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Valparaiso University
Grad rate: 68.5% |
-$341,052 | $36,426 | $57,393 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Purdue University Northwest
Grad rate: 44.2% |
-$375,644 | $28,249 | $16,287 | $26,279 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Indiana University-Southeast
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$402,067 | $26,894 | $15,313 | $28,663 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Ball State University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
-$419,308 | $27,732 | $25,134 | $24,750 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Grad rate: 34.1% |
-$427,504 | $25,775 | $19,714 | $17,888 | 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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