Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion offers career-focused training through programs like The Talent Ladder and the IWU Accelerator, which include instruction in software development, cybersecurity, healthcare, and manufacturing. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, particularly in its Automotive Technology program, where students gain experience in dealerships. IWU also connects students with job and internship opportunities through partnerships with employers and the Ascend Network.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
7 trade programs at Indiana Wesleyan University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Business
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67 | $49,463/yr | $24,250 |
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Accounting
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62 | $52,576/yr | $24,250 |
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IT Management
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61 | $46,541/yr | $24,250 |
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Criminal Justice
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59 | $38,495/yr | $24,250 |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
47 | $23,523/yr | $22,938 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
43 | $43,511/yr | $16,500 |
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Pastoral Counseling
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42 | $35,736/yr | $24,250 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Trade Schools Near Marion
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 7 trade and vocational programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.