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Bachelor's59 grads tracked

Energy Systems Engineering at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Ranked 1st of 1 bachelor's programs in Energy Systems Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$66,514
middle 50%: $43,317 – $79,517
Median · 5 years out
$78,843
middle 50%: $62,075 – $102,996
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Energy Systems Engineering (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis's bachelor's program in Energy Systems Engineering earn a median $66,514 one year after graduating, rising to $78,843 by year five. Figures are based on 59 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.9 yrs
≈ $5,244 total interest

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$105,239 · 5 yrs out
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$97,541 · 5 yrs out

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