Graduate earnings are in line with similar institutions.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Graduate earnings demonstrate steady upward progression over time. Six-year earnings begin at $33,822, rising to $35,767 at eight years and reaching $38,315 at ten years after enrollment.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $8,023 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Indian River State College maintains exceptionally low debt levels that rank at the 87th percentile nationally for debt management. Median student debt of $8,023 falls well below the peer median of $19,500, representing $11,477 in debt savings compared to similar institutions.
Indian River State College generates modestly below average return performance at the 20.8th percentile, reflecting the balance between lower median earnings and exceptional affordability. Graduates earn $3,481 beyond expectations compared to similar students, ranking at the 69.3rd percentile for earnings beyond expectations performance.
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Program-level outcomes demonstrate varied earning potential across fields of study, with Health Professions showing the strongest early-career performance. Health Professions graduates earn $66,461 two years after completion, rising to $78,190 at four years, indicating strong career growth in healthcare fields.
Business program graduates earn $37,306 at two years and $41,430 at four years, showing steady progression in commercial sectors. Security and Protective Services graduates earn $32,213 at two years and $39,116 at four years, reflecting consistent demand in public safety careers.
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The earnings distribution spans from $21,540 at the 25th percentile to $56,244 at the 75th percentile, creating a 2.6:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles. Low-income graduates earn $32,400, demonstrating the institution's effectiveness in supporting economic advancement for students from challenging financial backgrounds.
