Business at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
65
Optimistic
64
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,957/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI
16.7x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)
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 | $550K | $545K | $502K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.8x | 16.7x | 15.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.2x | 5.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 65 | 64 | 61 |
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 (6.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,498
41% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Northwest
Indiana University-Northwest accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,582 students in Gary, IN. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Northwest →Top Career Paths
Chief executives
$206,420/yr
Sales managers
$138,060/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Indiana University-Northwest's Business program score?
This program scores 64/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Business graduates.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Business earnings lower at Indiana University-Northwest?
Lower starting pay at Indiana University-Northwest may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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