You would borrow a median $26,798 — about $305 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $51,019 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 2.3 years of the salary premium.
Be careful — the salary here takes noticeably longer than average to clear the debt.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 2.3-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,089 against $22,500 of debt. Indiana University of Pennsylvania takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $11,499 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | D | $25,000 | $53,032 | 1.9 yrs |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania | D | $23,961 | $52,567 | 1.8 yrs |
| Chatham University Pennsylvania | D | $23,250 | $52,410 | 1.8 yrs |
| Alvernia University Pennsylvania | D | $27,000 | $55,055 | 1.7 yrs |
| Marywood University Pennsylvania | C | $26,186 | $55,817 | 1.6 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.