Jobs & Outcomes

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn 84 percent more annually than those with only a high school diploma—about $36,000 more. They also earn an average of $22,204 more than associate degree holders. Additionally, bachelor’s degree holders face a lower unemployment rate of 2.2 percent, compared to 2.7 percent for associate degree holders and 4.0 percent for those with only a high school diploma.

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)