NEW ALBANY, Ind. (June 26, 2025) – A new Indiana University survey of graduate outcomes shows that IU Southeast once again leads all IU campuses in graduates’ full-time job placement and graduates employed in their field of study. Additionally, graduates of IU Southeast, on average, saw a 17 percent increase in first-year salaries as compared to the study completed in 2022-23.
The IU First Destination Survey explores the outcomes of IU undergraduate students in their first year following graduation. The survey focuses on the outcome of IU graduates who earned undergraduate degrees during the 2023-2024 academic year.
The survey, conducted by Indiana University’s Office of Student Success in collaboration with campus career services and Institutional Analytics, drew data from over 78 percent of IU Southeast graduates. Data collected from primary and secondary sources, including student questionnaires, departmental reports, and social media profiles, were used to assemble the outcomes profile.
Of these graduates, 97 percent were either employed (86.5%) or enrolled in an educational program such as graduate or professional school (10.6%). There were no reported outcomes of graduates entering military service. The survey identified less than three percent of graduates who were still seeking employment (2.7%).
Of nearly 87 percent who had accepted offers of employment, 98 percent were working full-time with an average salary of $58,311, an increase of 17 percent from the class of 2022-23.
Impressively, nearly 97 percent of working graduates reported that their employment was directly related to their field of study, with top employers including Norton Healthcare, UPS, Humana, Baptist Health, Greater Clark County Schools, and New Albany Floyd County Schools. Additionally, 95 percent of employed graduates reported working in Indiana or Kentucky, reinforcing the university’s critical role in educating regional talent.
Chancellor Debbie Ford praised the results as a testament to the university’s mission:
“At IU Southeast, student success is not just a goal—it’s a promise we deliver on year after year. Our graduates are entering the workforce prepared, confident, and career-ready, and they’re finding well-paying careers in their chosen fields right here in our region,” said Chancellor Ford. “These outcomes speak to the power of hands-on learning, strong faculty mentorship, and our deep connection with local employers. We remain committed to fueling both opportunity for our students and growth for our community.”
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About IU Southeast: IU Southeast is one of nine campuses of Indiana University. Offering top-quality and nationally accredited programs in education, nursing, business, social sciences, natural sciences, arts and humanities, the scenic 180-acre campus is located less than 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It currently has over 3,750 students and employs over 360 faculty members. About 400 students live on campus in five fully furnished, lodge-style residence halls. Through an agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast offers in-state tuition to students enrolled from ten counties in the Louisville region, including Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Trimble, and Spencer counties and discounted tuition for remaining Kentucky residents through the Indiana Partner Program. For more information, visit . IU Southeast is a tobacco-free campus.
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