Business at Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
71 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
72
Optimistic
71
Base Case
66
Pessimistic
Earnings $47,862/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI 17.0x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #29 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $563K $557K $511K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.2x 17.0x 15.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.4x 6.3x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 72 71 66

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,716
Out-of-state: $88,172 (6.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$33,028
-1% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,400
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,727
27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $47,862/yr, Business graduates from Indiana University-Southeast land near the $48,211 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $18,400 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #29 of 242 nationally, this is a top-5% Business program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $47,862 to $60,727 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Indiana University-Southeast

With 83% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Southeast prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,088 in New Albany, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr
Sales managers $138,060/yr
Managers, all other $136,550/yr
View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Indiana University-Southeast?
This program scores 71/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.
Will AI replace Business careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $510,819 in decade earnings vs $562,876 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Indiana University-Southeast's Business program stand out?
Ranked #29 of 242 programs nationally, Indiana University-Southeast lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →