Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN

Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management

at Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $31,657/yr starting out — that's 6% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 41.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $15,342/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $68,477 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$27,361/yr

Starting Salary

$31,657

Finish Rate

81.2%

$27,361/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $15,342/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,019/yr)

4 Years Total

$109,444

Typical Debt

$19,509

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,109

What You'd Really Pay

$68,477

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

You'd earn (with degree)$316,570

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$68,477

Pays for Itself In

41.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+6%

Ahead After 10 Years

$248,093

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0.7/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.2/15

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.