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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$431,531
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,788
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$870,274 | $88,198 | $27,361 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$7,211 | $44,404 | $22,216 | $24,500 | 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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