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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,053 Avg Student Debt
$57,666 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Economics Badge [General Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general economics education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general economics schools.

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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Indiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Economics Schools

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned the #1 spot for value among general economics schools in Indiana. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. General Economics graduates carry a median of $18,711 in student loans. Early-career general economics graduates make about $45,443. Set against $18,711 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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University Of Southern Indiana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general economics, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Southern Indiana is a large public school located in the suburb of Evansville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,066, with out-of-state students paying around $22,907. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $21,999. General Economics graduates of University Of Southern Indiana earn a median of $47,216 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ball State University earned it the #3 place for general economics. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $22,054. Early-career general economics graduates make about $56,782. Set against $22,054 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general economics will find it at Indiana University Bloomington, which ranked #4. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the general economics program here. General Economics graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $59,142 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

Wabash College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general economics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Crawfordsville, Wabash College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $50,800 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $27,000. Early-career general economics graduates make about $51,815. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wabash College admits about 63% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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