Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's published cost of attendance is $44,776. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $19,793, families in the lower-middle range pay around $14,896, middle-income families pay about $18,313, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $22,336, and higher-income families pay roughly $27,265.

Azimuth ranks Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion #761 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Indiana Wesleyan's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and merit scholarships are available based on academic and other credentials. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making enrollment more affordable across income levels through grant aid and scholarships.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,987; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,838, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion earn median 4-year earnings of $68,838, placing Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in the 72.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,985 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in the 95.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion #193 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's concentration in health-related fields.

Nursing is the largest program with 133 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,157, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 52 students with median 4-year earnings of $47,578, while Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries delivers median 4-year earnings of $45,693 across 49 graduates.

These programs anchor the institution's outcomes in stable, in-demand fields where employers actively recruit and career pathways remain predictable across the early-career years.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private nonprofit university serving career-focused students. Nursing is the largest program with 133 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Business Administration, and Psychology, General.

Across 0 ranked programs, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with the institution's health-and-business-focused portfolio. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in applied health and professional fields.

Nursing leads with median earnings of $84,157 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $75,533, Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences at $70,907, Finance at $70,007, and Social Work at $50,351. These earnings reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable, in-demand sectors immediately after completion.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion graduates a 678 students annually across 31 programs, with Health as the dominant concentration. The institution's program-mix signature — anchored in health professions, business, and applied professional fields — aligns with regional labor-market demand in Indiana and surrounding states.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with national wage trends and employment stability.