Indiana State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Indiana State University at a glance

• 6,188

  students enrolled

• 2,227

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,873

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,712 in state, $21,454 out of state

• $41,047

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,387

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

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 Indiana State University

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

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• 25

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Vigo County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $52,525

  median household income

  Vigo County

• 34%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (1 open), operations (5 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Nexstar Media Group (4), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (3), Entek (2), North American Lighting (2), Amcor Flexibles (1), Amedisys (1), Charter Communications (1), Cindavi (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (5), Operations (5), Academic (1), Clinical (1), Data & Analytics (1), Finance (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Western Indiana Workforce Development Board.

• WorkOne - Terrre HauteTerre Haute · 812-234-6602 · Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm; Friday 10:00am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Indiana State University

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Job fairOct 27, 2026 · Terre Haute, IN

  Trunk-or-Treat for Talent

  College: Indiana State University

• Small-business counselingNov 12, 2026 · Terre Haute, IN

  Student Small Business Market

  College: Indiana State University

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Common questions

How big is Indiana State University?

Indiana State University enrolls about 6,188 students and is a public 4-year institution in Terre Haute, Indiana. It awards about 2,227 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Indiana State University?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Indiana State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,047 six years after entry and $48,387 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Indiana State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Indiana State University awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Indiana State University?

25 open professional jobs are listed in Vigo County, 3 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Nexstar Media Group has the most openings.