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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania's main campus is set in the borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania, offering a traditional college town atmosphere. The university is known for its commitment to research, holding an R2 doctoral university classification. IUP maintains branch campuses in other locations, extending its reach within the state. Students benefit from a setting that blends academic focus with the charm of a smaller community.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$38,362/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

47/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,380/yr

Out-of-state: $16,297/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 36% of students receive Pell Grants and 65% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,696	$50,784	7.6x
$30K – $48K	$13,245	$52,980	7.2x
$48K – $75K	$16,425	$65,700	5.8x
$75K – $110K	$20,800	$83,200	4.6x
$110K+	$21,502	$86,008	4.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,380	$45,520	8.4x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

36 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	82	$68,936/yr	High	15.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	81	$54,561/yr	Very High	18.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	74	$47,912/yr	Very High	14.8x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	73	$49,454/yr	Very High	13.6x
Quality Control Compare across schools	69	$68,996/yr	High	17.0x
Economics Compare across schools	69	$46,860/yr	Very High	14.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	66	$42,362/yr	High	12.8x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	64	$54,823/yr	Moderate	12.5x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	63	$53,846/yr	Very High	14.6x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	63	$42,542/yr	High	14.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	54	$39,247/yr	Very High	11.6x
Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools	49	$45,509/yr	High	9.0x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$40,730/yr	Very High	9.7x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	48	$44,121/yr	High	10.6x
Criminology Compare across schools	48	$37,911/yr	High	11.0x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	45	$30,307/yr	High	10.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	43	$34,827/yr	High	6.7x
Biological and Physical Sciences Compare across schools	42	$25,311/yr	Moderate	14.9x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	41	$34,981/yr	High	10.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	41	$31,928/yr	High	11.4x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	41	$27,467/yr	High	9.0x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	40	$31,311/yr	Moderate	9.8x
History Compare across schools	39	$32,976/yr	High	8.5x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	37	$37,374/yr	Very High	7.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	37	$30,675/yr	High	7.6x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	36	$23,996/yr	High	9.1x
Journalism Compare across schools	35	$37,263/yr	Very High	8.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	35	$32,694/yr	High	8.4x
Music Compare across schools	34	$33,070/yr	High	8.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	34	$25,694/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Sociology Compare across schools	33	$32,323/yr	High	7.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	32	$29,858/yr	High	9.1x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	29	$34,617/yr	High	6.6x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	28	$33,174/yr	Low	6.3x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	27	$22,588/yr	Very High	9.4x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$20,818/yr	Moderate	4.1x

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