Is Indiana University-Bloomington worth it?
Indiana University-Bloomington is a public, four-year institution in Bloomington, Indiana (small city). It awarded 17,455 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, business and public administration.
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Federal context for Indiana University-Bloomington
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,621
Median earnings 4 years after
$74,511
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,742
Average net price
$16,264
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
17,455
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
37,806
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $71,100 | $105,583 | 1,243 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $125,488 | $161,345 | 752 |
| Public Administration | Bachelor's | $47,013 | $77,422 | 490 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,700 | $63,855 | 393 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Undergraduate certificate | $71,550 | $105,106 | 380 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $62,350 | $98,539 | 358 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $35,873 | $68,675 | 246 |
| Law | First professional | $75,186 | $120,301 | 227 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $57,990 | $85,494 | 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $35,775 | $52,020 | 218 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,765 | $52,269 | 192 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | $35,429 | $57,334 | 190 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $42,790 | $68,038 | 155 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,810 | $53,867 | 148 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,500 | $65,224 | 142 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 5,824 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 2,407 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 1,026 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 399 |
| Public Administration | Bachelor's | 379 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 348 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 333 |
| Computational Science | Master's | 313 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 287 |
| Informatics | Bachelor's | 269 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19% | 22,938 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 20,067 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9% | 11,322 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 9,166 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 7,896 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 7,583 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 5,978 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 5,475 |
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Sources: federal figures for Indiana University-Bloomington. 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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