Economics at University of Indianapolis

Indiana economics programs share remarkably similar first-year outcomes, with graduates from Ball State to Purdue clustering around $56,000-$59,000. Based on comparable programs across the state, University of Indianapolis economics majors would fall right in this range—estimated at $57,962, essentially matching the state median. The estimated debt load of $26,938 sits slightly above what peer programs typically carry but remains manageable at a 0.46 ratio to first-year earnings.

What distinguishes this program is its predictability rather than its upside. While Notre Dame and DePauw graduates command notably higher starting salaries, the earnings gap between UIndy and larger state universities like Purdue appears minimal based on statewide patterns. The slightly elevated debt compared to other Indiana economics programs (about $3,500 more than the state median) means you're paying a bit extra for comparable outcomes, though the difference translates to roughly $40 monthly in loan payments.

For families weighing this investment, the core question is whether UIndy's smaller class sizes and urban Indianapolis location justify that modest debt premium when state universities produce similar early earnings. The economics fundamentals work—debt doesn't outpace income—but this isn't a bargain compared to Indiana's public options.