Indiana State University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Indiana State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Indiana State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Indiana State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for ISU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,660 | $48,600 | |
| Air Transportation | $22,750 | $40,490 | |
| Biology, General | $26,000 | $30,930 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24,690 | $34,420 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $23,390 | $42,680 | |
| Chemistry | $23,170 | $38,720 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,000 | $30,770 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $25,010 | $39,210 | |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Construction Management | $26,000 | $62,110 | |
| Criminology | $23,010 | $35,310 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $24,620 | |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $22,360 | $27,180 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,480 | $44,930 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,530 | $27,180 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $20,750 | $30,770 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $23,200 | $29,690 | |
| History | Not Reported | $33,570 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $26,000 | $29,960 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $22,000 | $43,990 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Insurance | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $26,000 | $23,580 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $19,570 | $54,190 | |
| Marketing | $23,030 | $41,010 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $36,490 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $21,750 | $60,770 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $26,000 | $35,770 | |
| Music | $27,570 | $37,210 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $26,000 | $33,220 | |
| Political Science and Government | $23,510 | $29,690 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,000 | $28,680 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $56,420 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,630 | $57,700 | |
| Social Work | $26,710 | $33,190 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $25,000 | $37,570 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,700 | $36,850 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $22,750 | $36,780 |
Salary Score ™ for ISU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,500 | $102,820 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26,740 | $69,340 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $38,780 | $57,320 | |
| Criminology | $31,890 | $44,470 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $25,750 | $59,580 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,950 | $37,670 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $29,760 | $39,730 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $35,170 | $49,630 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $55,960 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $34,580 | $96,940 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $69,060 | $66,460 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $21,000 | $39,100 |
Salary Score ™ for ISU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $24,040 | $47,260 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $16,000 | $100,690 |
Most Recent Reviews
Indiana State is a great school for value. The environment is welcoming and the school truly wants the students to succeed. Campus and the surrounding area is nice. Athletics are great and the facilities are exceptional for a school of this size. You can graduate early if you come in with credits.
My experience at my college university was the best decision I made for myself! Especially going away to college makes such a difference. You learn who you are without your parents or the comfortable environment you were in. Indiana State University became my home away from home. The professionals there were so helpful but at times you had to take the bad with the good with some individuals. Just like any other college. When I found out I wanted to major in Recreational Therapy I was welcomed right in with... Read More