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
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$809,395
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,981
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$1,578,158 | $123,644 | $27,361 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$1,275,868 | $108,015 | $22,216 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Indiana University-Northwest
Grad rate: 37.1% |
+$945,678 | $90,621 | $13,371 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Grad rate: 34.1% |
+$891,212 | $88,532 | $19,714 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Indiana University-South Bend
Grad rate: 35.9% |
+$735,212 | $80,359 | $15,984 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Ball State University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$609,792 | $75,003 | $25,134 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
Grad rate: 43.3% |
+$587,618 | $72,716 | $13,351 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of Notre Dame
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$350,218 | $67,532 | $80,211 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Indiana Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 34.5% |
+$310,800 | $61,889 | $43,490 | N/A | 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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