Indiana State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Indiana State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
33%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Indiana State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
154
10-19
240
20-29
287
30-39
103
40-49
43
50-99
48
Honors Programs
Indiana State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Indiana State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Indiana State University:
66%
First-year retention rate
33%
4-year grad rate
43%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,144. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$62,144
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Indiana State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Criminology
Construction Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
70
80.8
91.6
102.4
113.2
124
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Interior Architecture 15
- Architectural Technology/Technician 4
Area
- African-American/Black Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
- Construction Management, General 94
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 43
- Accounting 36
- Business/Commerce, General 31
- Finance, General 29
- Business Administration and Management, General 26
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 22
- Organizational Leadership 17
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 12
- Management Information Systems, General 9
- Insurance 8
- Finance, General 3
- Insurance 2
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
- Business/Commerce, General 1
- Business Administration and Management, General 1
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 31
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
- Journalism 0
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 24
- Information Technology 11
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 64
- Social Studies Teacher Education 17
- Music Teacher Education 15
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 11
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 9
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 3
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
- Mathematics Teacher Education 3
- Special Education and Teaching, General 3
- Special Education and Teaching, General 2
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 1
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- Art Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Engineering, General 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 33
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 11
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 10
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 10
- Industrial Technology/Technician 7
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 7
- Packaging Science 5
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 5
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 3
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 3
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 3
- Robotics Technology/Technician 2
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 1
- Robotics Technology/Technician 1
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 9
- English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 8
- Apparel and Textiles, General 5
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 3
Foreign Languages
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 8
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 97
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 79
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 58
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 14
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 11
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 6
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 1
History
- History, General 8
- History, General 1
Homeland Security
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 21
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 10
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 55
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 4
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
- Intelligence, General 20
- Intelligence, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Geography and Environmental Studies 6
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
- Geography and Environmental Studies 4
- Data Science, General 0
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 29
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 28
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 12
- Geology/Earth Science, General 2
- Chemistry, General 1
- Physics, General 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 124
- Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 14
Social Sciences
- Criminology 95
- Political Science and Government, General 13
- Geography 10
- Political Science and Government, General 4
- Economics, General 4
- Criminology 2
- Economics, General 1
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 0
- Anthropology, General 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 23
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 19
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 15
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 12
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 5
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Art/Art Studies, General 21
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
- Music, General 1
- Art/Art Studies, General 1
- Music Performance, General 0
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