Earnings Distribution
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State UniversityMuncie | $10,758 | $56,123 | — | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $163,956 | — | — | — |
 Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville | $12,426 | $69,487 | — | — | — |
 California State University-FullertonFullerton | $7,073 | $69,024 | $76,498 | — | — |
 St. Joseph's University-New YorkBrooklyn | $34,535 | $54,105 | $52,935 | — | — |
 University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock | $8,455 | $49,472 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,123 | — | — | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ball State University, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.