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Business at Indiana University-South Bend

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,238/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 17.1x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 10%

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	$566K	$560K	$513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.3x	17.1x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.3x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	72	67

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)

$33,456

-2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,949

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,268

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Indiana University-South Bend's Business program produces graduates earning $48,238/yr — within striking distance of the $48,211 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,949 in median debt clears quickly against $48,238 in annual earnings.

Ranked #22 of 242 programs, Indiana University-South Bend's Business program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $48,238 to $61,268 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Indiana University-South Bend

A 86% acceptance rate means Indiana University-South Bend is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 3,807 students in South Bend, IN. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Indiana University-South Bend?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $512,785 in decade earnings vs $565,749 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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