Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (37 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Indiana State University$45,954
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology$85,977$96,973$25,0000.29
University of Notre Dame$65,302$87,725$19,0000.29
Indiana University-Bloomington$59,277$74,190$22,0000.37
Indiana University-East$58,764$55,844$22,3880.38
Purdue University-Main Campus$49,387$18,8200.38
National Median$48,772$21,5000.44

Other Mathematics Programs in Indiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute
$56,674$85,977$25,000
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$62,693$65,302$19,000
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$11,790$59,277$22,000
Indiana University-East
Richmond
$8,179$58,764$22,388
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$9,992$49,387$18,820

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 Indiana State University, approximately 39% 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.