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Indiana University-Northwest

3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408-1197, USA

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US ranking
position: 176
Tuition & fees per year: $8,424
Acceptance rate: 77.00%
Median alumni salary: $44,647
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1040 SAT, 22 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Indiana University-Northwest?

Graduation rates at Indiana University-Northwest are notably low compared to national averages, with an overall graduation rate of 37%, placing it in the bottom 15% percentile. Male students have a slightly higher graduation rate of 38%, while female students graduate at a rate of 36%, which falls into the bottom 10% nationally.

Looking at more specific durations, only 22% of students complete their degree within four years, categorizing this rate as low and within the bottom 20%. The six-year graduation rate fares a bit better at 36%, but it still ranks in the lower 15% percentile.

The retention rate, which indicates the percentage of first-year students who continue to the next year, stands at 69%. This figure is considered average but still falls in the bottom 35% compared to other institutions.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Indiana University-Northwest?

Graduates from Indiana University-Northwest experience a diverse range of earning outcomes depending on their chosen field of study. Those who pursued degrees in health-related areas tend to achieve some of the highest income levels. For instance, graduates with a degree in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing report average earnings of $61,466 annually. Similarly, those with training in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions earn around $55,454, while Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates make approximately $44,834.

Business-related degrees also show promising financial returns, with general Business/Commerce graduates earning about $40,558 per year. Education-focused degrees, particularly Teacher Education and Professional Development at specific levels and methods, provide average salaries of $39,857, reflecting solid earning potential in the education sector.

In the technology and science fields, Computer Science graduates earn an average of $35,316, and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates are close behind with $35,175. Other liberal arts degrees, such as Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, offer median earnings around $33,208, while Social Work graduates report average annual incomes of $31,992. Fields like Public Health and Communication and Media Studies also show mid-range earnings, with $29,649 and $27,538 respectively, while Psychology graduates earn approximately $28,691.

Indiana University-Northwest Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 37%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 22%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 36%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Indiana University-Northwest Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: Data not available

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: Data not available

Group: Data not available

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Indiana University-Northwest Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

729

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

01111

Education

23124

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

112

English Language and Literature/Letters

516

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

442367

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

13720

Mathematics and Statistics

011

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

112

Philosophy and Religious Studies

011

Physical Sciences

369

Psychology

35944

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

16723

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

30333

Social Sciences

549

Visual and Performing Arts

9211

Health Professions and Related Programs

15219171

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

393978

History

415

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

224

Education

17219

English Language and Literature/Letters

426

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

112

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

101

Physical Sciences

314

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

202

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

13417

Health Professions and Related Programs

16218

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

10818

History

101