Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana · Private, nonprofit · 4,317 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 81 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,278 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,696 |
| $48k to $75k | $32,679 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,778 |
| $110k and up | $41,134 |
| All families (average) | $36,041 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $133,681 | +$97,189 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,154 | +$33,662 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,344 | +$44,852 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $75,382 | +$38,890 | clears the bar | $26,588 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $111,506 | +$75,014 | clears the bar | $107,199 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,707 | +$14,215 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $125,011 | +$88,519 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $93,584 | +$57,092 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $43,678 | +$7,186 | clears the bar | $26,870 | 3.7 yrs |
| Insurance | Bachelor's Degree | $89,343 | +$52,851 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $105,303 | +$68,811 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $34,911 | -$1,581 | falls short | $25,000 | n/a |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $54,880 | +$18,388 | clears the bar | $35,132 | 1.9 yrs |
| Education, Other | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $62,846 | +$26,354 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $54,635 | +$18,143 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 80% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.