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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Indiana University South Bend

This page shows median first-year earnings for IU South Bend graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $30,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $37,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $53,600 , followed by Computer Science at $48,300 , and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at $45,700 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Social Work (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $40,700 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Indiana University South Bend graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Indiana University South Bend graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $53,600
Computer Science (Bachelor’s Degree) $48,300
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) $45,700
Social Work (Master's Degree) $40,700
Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) $40,200
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,800
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,400
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,400
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,800
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,100
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,000

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151342.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026