# Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Whiting, IN. IPEDS 150172, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/calumet-college-of-saint-joseph/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,166
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,551 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in IN: 28 of 28 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (32 colleges, $64,970): -$18,419
- Versus the U.S. median: -$18,247

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,551 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,381 | $92,794 | 8.4 years |
| 30-48k | $22,931 | $99,521 | 9.0 years |
| 48-75k | $22,877 | $99,286 | 9.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,358 | $101,374 | 9.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,970 | $108,370 | 9.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Administration at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $81,040 | $19,500 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Valparaiso University | $78,163 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Franklin College | $77,821 | not reported | $22,855 | 60% |
| Taylor University | $76,192 | $25,356 | $24,865 | 74% |
| Ball State University | $75,703 | $20,500 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $75,533 | $42,138 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Saint Mary's College | $73,449 | $27,000 | $25,292 | 69% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $72,282 | $26,000 | $11,668 | 55% |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $70,794 | not reported | $18,196 | 55% |
| Indiana State University | $67,478 | $23,025 | $10,873 | 43% |
| Marian University | $66,959 | $27,000 | $24,018 | 67% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $66,597 | $20,104 | $19,932 | 69% |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | $66,296 | $38,629 | $23,206 | 48% |
| Manchester University | $63,644 | $27,000 | $18,805 | 46% |
| Indiana University-East | $62,886 | $20,789 | $8,134 | 40% |
| University of Indianapolis | $61,006 | $27,000 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $60,816 | $24,000 | $13,171 | 36% |
| Earlham College | $60,745 | $27,000 | $24,714 | 69% |
| Huntington University | $59,538 | not reported | $19,310 | 64% |
| Bethel University | $58,731 | $27,000 | $18,610 | 53% |
| Oakland City University | $58,663 | $25,875 | $15,210 | 66% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $57,191 | $28,000 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Trine University | $57,055 | $23,250 | $25,355 | 64% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $56,804 | $21,602 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Anderson University | $55,736 | $27,000 | $25,021 | 54% |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | $55,611 | $24,805 | $31,872 | 47% |
| University of Evansville | $53,964 | $25,000 | $18,499 | 65% |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | $46,551 | $25,000 | $22,451 | 23% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $105,090 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $95,560 IN, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $109,390 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $108,170 IN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $105,320 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $95,020 IN, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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