Compare 18 Communication, General. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $45,170.
With top graduates earning $57,637, Communication, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Indiana's 18 ranked programs.
Saint Mary's College leads with Communication graduates earning $57,637, followed closely by DePauw University at $56,425. The state average of $45,170 shows significant variation, with Indiana University-Bloomington ($54,539) demonstrating how flagship publics compete effectively with private institutions while serving larger cohorts.
Highest program earnings: $57,637
Strong outcomes with 81% acceptance rate
8.3% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
14.6% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | $57,637 | 28 | $27,000 | Good | $48,565 | High |
| #2 | Depauw UniversityPrivate | $56,425 | 56 | $27,000 | Good | $35,134 | High |
| #3 | $54,539 | 472 | $19,509 | Good | $32,850 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $52,086 | 25 | $26,942 | Manageable | $28,500 | High |
| #5 | $50,669 | 10 | $16,961 | Good | $11,210 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $50,032 | 26 | $20,105 | Good | $13,626 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $46,794 | 37 | $19,684 | Good | $10,909 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Hanover CollegePrivate | $46,181 | 25 | $25,250 | Manageable | $41,531 | High |
| #9 | $45,861 | 131 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #10 | $43,963 | 65 | $20,000 | Manageable | $17,205 | High | |
| #11 | $42,852 | 14 | $21,710 | Manageable | $12,000 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $41,909 | 27 | $21,500 | Manageable | $12,362 | High | |
| #13 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $41,500 | 62 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #14 | $39,176 | 21 | $21,355 | Manageable | $12,486 | High | |
| #15 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $38,665 | 71 | $24,000 | Challenging | $17,049 | High |
| #16 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | $37,746 | 38 | $26,864 | Challenging | $23,490 | High |
| #17 | $34,462 | 69 | $21,229 | Challenging | $14,984 | High | |
| #18 | Indiana University-EastPublic | $32,569 | 34 | $18,000 | Challenging | $13,042 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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