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Business at Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,860/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$559K	$553K	$508K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.1x	16.9x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	74	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,328

-11% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,488

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,584

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $54,860/yr, edging above the $48,211 national average for Business — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 16.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $15,488 in median debt against $54,860 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Indiana University-East ranks #8 among 242 Business programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $54,860 to $61,584 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Indiana University-East

Indiana University-East has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 2,446 in Richmond, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business at Indiana University-East?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business at Indiana University-East?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Indiana University-East one of the best schools for Business?

Among 242 Business programs, Indiana University-East's #8 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →