Compare 18 Corrections. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $45,227.
The highest-earning Corrections program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $23K earnings gap across 18 programs in Indiana, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Graduates earn between $37K and $59K depending on program quality, not school reputation.
Oakland City University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $59,489, well above the state average of $45,227. Calumet College of Saint Joseph follows at $56K, while Indiana University-Bloomington delivers $52K. These results prove that smaller, specialized institutions can outperform flagship universities in targeted fields.
Highest program earnings: $59,489
Strong outcomes with 68% acceptance rate
6.2% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
10.6% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oakland City UniversityPrivate | $59,489 | 15 | $16,758 | Excellent | $10,197 | Good |
| #2 | $55,587 | 43 | $21,534 | Good | $8,640 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $51,792 | 117 | $19,509 | Good | $32,850 | High | |
| #4 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | $50,758 | 24 | $26,864 | Manageable | $23,490 | High |
| #5 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $47,500 | 113 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #6 | $46,786 | 134 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $46,670 | 39 | $20,105 | Good | $13,626 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $45,085 | 45 | $24,250 | Manageable | $12,987 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Indiana University-EastPublic | $44,403 | 47 | $18,000 | Good | $13,042 | Challenging |
| #10 | $42,870 | 27 | $21,710 | Manageable | $12,000 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $42,607 | 49 | $26,391 | Challenging | $12,484 | High | |
| #12 | $42,591 | 27 | $19,684 | Manageable | $10,909 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $42,013 | 25 | $16,961 | Good | $11,210 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $40,523 | 8 | $25,000 | Challenging | $15,256 | High |
| #15 | Trine UniversityPrivate | $40,250 | 28 | $25,000 | Challenging | $32,897 | High |
| #16 | $40,174 | 29 | $21,355 | Manageable | $12,486 | High | |
| #17 | $38,304 | 21 | $19,500 | Manageable | $31,412 | High | |
| #18 | $36,684 | 10 | $25,976 | High | $18,705 | High |
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