Indiana University-Northwest: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Indiana University-Northwest at a glance

• 2,661

  students enrolled

• 681

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,130

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,492 in state, $21,356 out of state

• $39,714

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,361

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Indiana University-Northwest reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Indiana University-Northwest

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

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• 69

  open professional jobs

• 8

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Lake County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $68,985

  median household income

  Lake County

• 34%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, public administration & social work, which lead to clinical (7 open), finance (8 open), sales (7 open), operations (21 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR (7), Amazon (4), American Family Insurance (3), The Methodist Hospitals (3), Carlisle Utility Contractors (2), Elwood Staffing (2), VVI Staffing Consultants (2), Albanese Confectionery (1).

What they hire for: Operations (21), Engineering (11), Finance (8), Clinical (7), Sales (7), Legal (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northwest Indiana Workforce Board.

• WorkOne GaryGary · 219-981-1520 · Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• WorkOne HammondHammond · 219-933-8332 · Monday -Friday.: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Indiana University-Northwest?

Indiana University-Northwest enrolls about 2,661 students and is a public 4-year institution in Gary, Indiana. It awards about 681 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Northwest?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Indiana University-Northwest graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,714 six years after entry and $43,361 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Indiana University-Northwest offer AI or data science degrees?

Indiana University-Northwest reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Indiana University-Northwest?

69 open professional jobs are listed in Lake County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR has the most openings.