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Indiana University-Bloomington

IN · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer Science$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Business/Commerce$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Public Health$26K$62K$86KBBUY
International Relations and National Security Studies$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Journalism$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$24K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$24K$42K$58KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$24K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$24K$42K$58KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$24K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Public Administration$24K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Music$25K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Indiana University-Bloomington earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Indiana University-Bloomington has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Indiana University-Bloomington. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).