Economics

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 45.06

$45,443Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,036Median earnings 4 years after
$70,396Median earnings 5 years after
$16,250Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $45,443 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $16,250, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$76,299$19,000
DePauw University
Greencastle
$63,395$26,932
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$59,187$23,099
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$59,142$19,500
Ball State University
Muncie
$56,782$22,054
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
$51,815$27,000
Hanover College
Hanover
$45,740$26,898

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis make?

The median salary is $45,443 one year after graduation and $70,396 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.