Is Indiana State University worth it?
Indiana State University is a public, four-year institution in Terre Haute, Indiana (small city). It awarded 2,110 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, registered nursing and criminology.
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Federal context for Indiana State University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$44,287
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,688
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,387
Average net price
$10,873
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
2,110
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,188
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,381 | $81,988 | 308 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $39,769 | $51,991 | 199 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,204 | $44,482 | 141 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,213 | $48,185 | 121 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,742 | $42,822 | 118 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $107,868 | $122,651 | 108 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | $34,084 | $49,623 | 86 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $66,479 | $79,527 | 84 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,862 | $54,610 | 80 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $50,592 | $73,874 | 78 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $40,112 | $71,254 | 77 |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $72,379 | $94,902 | 69 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $37,268 | $51,288 | 67 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $43,458 | $57,171 | 66 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $35,941 | $40,860 | 56 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 124 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Construction Management, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 72 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 7,520 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 6,936 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 2,497 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,207 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,696 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 1,641 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,494 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 1,379 |
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Sources: federal figures for Indiana State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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