Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $46,519/yr starting out — that's 55% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 4.4 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $16,264/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $72,165 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$28,801/yr

Starting Salary

$46,519

Finish Rate

80.2%

Household Income

$28,801/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $16,264/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,537/yr)

4 Years Total

$115,204

Typical Debt

$19,509

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,109

What You'd Really Pay

$72,165

That's about $222/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$465,190

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$72,165

Pays for Itself In

4.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+55%

Ahead After 10 Years

$393,025

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed21.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost7.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.