Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at University of Indianapolis

University of Indianapolis places its teaching graduates solidly above the national median but in the middle of Indiana's competitive education market. Starting at $45,250, graduates earn roughly $2,000 more than the Indiana median and $3,400 above the national benchmark—ranking in the 76th percentile nationally. However, within Indiana's 40 teacher education programs, this lands at the 60th percentile, behind Butler, several IU campuses, and Franklin College.

The financial picture is straightforward: $27,000 in debt against first-year earnings creates a 0.60 debt-to-income ratio, meaning graduates owe about seven months of salary. That's manageable for a teaching career, especially since the debt sits right at the national median for this program. The concerning element is the slight earnings decline to $44,581 by year four—unusual but not uncommon in education, where starting salaries often reflect structured pay scales that flatten early in careers.

For Indiana families, this comes down to price comparison. If University of Indianapolis costs similarly to Butler or IU-Bloomington (which offer $5,000-6,000 higher starting salaries), those alternatives merit serious consideration. But if tuition is significantly lower, the combination of manageable debt and above-average national performance makes this a functional pathway into teaching. The program delivers on employment outcomes; just verify you're not paying premium prices for middle-tier Indiana results.