Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Indianapolis

University of Indianapolis's finance program graduates earn slightly above the national median at $54,590, but that number masks a more concerning story within Indiana's competitive landscape. While these graduates outperform the national average, they're trailing the state median by nearly $800 and ranking in just the 40th percentile among Indiana programs. With powerhouses like Notre Dame, Butler, and Purdue all located in-state, UIndy finance grads find themselves in the middle of the pack—earning roughly 10% less than peers at Butler or Purdue, despite likely facing similar tuition costs as an in-state student.

The debt picture offers a silver lining: at $26,400, graduates carry slightly more than both state and national medians, but the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 remains manageable. That means a typical graduate could theoretically pay off their loans in about six months if they devoted their entire salary to it—a reasonable burden that shouldn't derail other financial goals.

The critical caveat here is sample size. With fewer than 30 recent graduates reporting data, one or two unusually high or low earners could significantly skew these numbers. For families comparing Indiana options, this program appears adequate but unremarkable, particularly when schools like Butler and Purdue deliver 10% higher starting salaries for likely comparable costs. If UIndy offers substantial merit aid or a strong alumni network in Indianapolis specifically, it could work—but based purely on outcomes data, other Indiana programs deliver better returns.