Top Ranked Programs
Indiana State University's program mix is anchored in Business, with meaningful enrollment across health, education, and applied-technology fields — a portfolio shaped by the university's regional public identity in Terre Haute, Indiana. The highest aggregate-return program is Nursing, which combines broad enrollment with solid four-year earnings, making it a central driver of the institution's overall financial outcomes. Across 57 programs serving roughly 1,906 students annually, the mix reflects Indiana State University's role as a comprehensive regional university preparing graduates for careers across Indiana's labor market and beyond. The strongest earnings at Indiana State University are concentrated in applied and technical fields. Construction Management graduates earn median earnings of $94,902 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #5 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Nursing graduates earn $81,988 four years after enrollment, with Azimuth ranking the program #178 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians and Air Transportation also deliver competitive early-career pay, with graduates earning $79,527 and $71,254 respectively four years after enrollment, reflecting the institution's depth in career-oriented programs aligned with regional employer demand. Among the most-enrolled programs, Nursing program graduates 185 students annually and delivers median earnings of $81,988 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #178 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Criminology and Teacher Education are also among the largest programs by graduate count, with four-year median earnings of $51,991 and $44,482 respectively. Several of these high-enrollment programs — particularly in education and health — are fields where graduates often enter local labor markets in Indiana, and where four-year earnings reflect stable, in-demand roles rather than high-mobility national career tracks. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with broader labor-market trends.