Butler University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Butler University at a glance

• 4,317

  students enrolled

• 1,436

  degrees and certificates a year

• 80%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $36,041

  average net price a year

  Tuition $44,990

• $61,627

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $77,235

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Butler University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Marion County, where the college is.

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• 1,542

  open professional jobs

• 172

  entry level

  13 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  76 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Marion County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $63,450

  median household income

  Marion County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (45 open), finance (188 open), sales (185 open), operations (235 open), marketing (73 open), human resources (74 open).

Hiring most: Eli Lilly and Company (112), Masco (39), V2X (33), Creative Financial Staffing (31), Allison Transmission Holdings (30), Elevance Health (18), Danaher (17), Defense Finance and Accounting Service (17).

What they hire for: Engineering (329), Operations (235), Finance (188), Sales (185), Human Resources (74), Marketing (73). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: EmployIndy.

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American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Butler University?

Butler University enrolls about 4,317 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awards about 1,436 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Butler University?

80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Butler University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $61,627 six years after entry and $77,235 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Butler University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Butler University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Butler University?

1,542 open professional jobs are listed in Marion County, 172 of them entry level and 13 saying no experience is needed. Eli Lilly and Company has the most openings.