Jobs & Outcomes

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), bachelor’s degree holders make, on average, 84% more than those whose highest degree is a high school diploma, an additional $36,000 annually. On average, they make $22,204 more than those whose highest degree is an associate. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree also experience a lower unemployment rate at 2.2, whereas associate’s degree holders it’s 2.7 or those whose highest degree is a high school diploma, 4.0.

Careers in Leadership

Job TitleMedium Income (US)Medium Income (Indianapolis Metro)
General & Operations Manager$101,275$108,530
Public Relations Manager $134,763$110,755
Fundraising Manager$119,205$106,546
Human Resource Manager$136,344$131,143
Training & Development Manager$125,050$112,235
Management Analyst$99,424$89,212
Sales Manager$135,158$126,515
Marketing Manager$157,622$126,860
Administrative Services Manager$106,475$102,540
Business Operations Specialist$79,115$71,255

Source: Lightcast (2023)