Natural Sciences at Indiana University - East
Ranked 7th of 8 associate programs in Natural Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Natural Sciences (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Indiana University - East's associate program in Natural Sciences earn a median $42,371 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $57,902 for this field, ranking 7th of 8 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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