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Economics at Indiana University Indianapolis

Indiana University Indianapolis graduates about 31 economics majors a year. That puts it 345th of 683 schools we score for economics, a solid program at 48 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 30 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 51% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $68,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.82×). Research spending in the field runs about $5 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

48/100Solid#345 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year31under 1% of the class
Courses in the catalog30more than 51% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$68,0000.82× the same major nationally
Research in the field$5Ma year, NSF
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%1050–1250whole school

Around Indiana University Indianapolis

Ray Bradbury's desk, word processor, and shelves in the Ray Bradbury Center, Ind
Ray Bradbury's desk and shelvesPhoto: LingLass · CC0 · source
Ray Bradbury Center at Indiana University Indianapolis in 2024
Ray Bradbury Center 2024aPhoto: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
This is a public piece of art titled "Mega-Gem" by John Terreano taken on a cold
Mega-Gem in SnowPhoto: ajs.ulib.iupui · CC0 · source
Indiana University Indianapolis, University Library, view down the stairs to the
IUI University Library glass entrancePhoto: MSwierenga · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 38 · Student housing 27 · Dorm 5 · Library 3 · Athletics 2.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Stockton University 48
  2. Georgia State University 48
  3. University of North Carolina–Wilmington 48
  4. Framingham State University 48
  5. Knox College 48
  6. University of Mary Washington 48
  7. St. Norbert College 48
  8. Goucher College 48

Other strong majors at Indiana University Indianapolis

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Indiana University Indianapolis with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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