Is Butler University worth it?
Butler University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Indianapolis, Indiana (large city). It awarded 1,559 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in medical science, education and pharmacy.
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Federal context for Butler University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,668
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,732
Median earnings 10 years after
$77,235
Average net price
$36,041
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
1,559
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
4,317
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $116,028 | $133,681 | 88 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $111,506 | N/A | 61 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $60,438 | $70,154 | 52 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $39,701 | $75,382 | 50 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $50,707 | N/A | 45 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $60,290 | $81,344 | 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $111,570 | $125,011 | 33 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $72,107 | $105,303 | 28 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $54,880 | N/A | 24 |
| Education, Other | Post-baccalaureate certificate | $62,846 | N/A | 23 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $43,678 | N/A | 20 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $34,911 | N/A | 19 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Science/Scientist | Doctoral professional practice | 132 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 97 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Education, Other | Post-bacc certificate | 88 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 73 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 71 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 67 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | Post-bacc certificate | 38 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 18% | 969 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 853 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16% | 824 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 642 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 356 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 327 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 218 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3% | 158 |
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Sources: federal figures for Butler University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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