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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Indianapolis$55,314
Fortis College-Indianapolis$66,396$67,227$37,4440.56
Purdue University Global$66,332$58,039$34,6270.52
Ivy Tech Community College$65,738$60,435$18,0000.27
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne$64,983$62,336$34,2900.53
Vincennes University$60,857$55,745$20,0600.33
National Median$68,409$20,7510.30

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Indiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Fortis College-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$14,116$66,396$37,444
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette
$10,110$66,332$34,627
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis
$4,912$65,738$18,000
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$35,420$64,983$34,290
Vincennes University
Vincennes
$6,886$60,857$20,060

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 University of Indianapolis, approximately 36% 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.