Chamberlain University-Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana · Private For-Profit · 100.0% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 76/100 · Strong Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Chamberlain University-Indiana scores 76 (Strong Value) on the CampusROI scale, driven almost entirely by the earnings power of its single program: Registered Nursing. Average 6-year earnings of $69,800 against a $16,149 net price produce a 3.6-year payback period. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.300 is strong. The critical caveat: the Scorecard reports a 0% completion rate for this campus, which scores as 0 on the completion sub-score. A one-year 0% on a small cohort is a reporting artifact rather than a graduation rate: our own series reads 25% for 2019, 100% for 2022 and 2023, and 0% for 2024. Prospective students should ask the institution for its graduation rates directly before enrolling. Enrollment is 144 students. Chamberlain is a for-profit nursing school owned by Adtalem Global Education. The sole reported program is Registered Nursing (53 graduates, $83,188 year-one, $96,132 at year four, debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.471, ROI grade C+) with $39,146 median debt.
How Chamberlain University-Indiana scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- 6-year graduation rate0.0% - The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our score, since a degree that is not finished rarely pays back.
Chamberlain University-Indiana
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $19,975/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $19,975/yr |
| Average net price | $16,149/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $64,596 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $92,405 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $69,800 |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,919 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $222 |
| Estimated payback period | 3.6 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 0.0% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 144 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $19,975/year, which covers tuition and fees only. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $16,149/year, or roughly $64,596 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of N/A/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $20,919, which works out to about $222 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($69,800) and comes to 0.30, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | N/A |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,149 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Scorecard does not report net price data for the 0-30000 or 30001-48000 income brackets at Chamberlain-Indiana, likely due to small sample sizes. The only reported net price is $16,149 for the 48001-75000 bracket. Low-income students should seek income-specific net price estimates directly from the institution.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The 48001-75000 bracket pays $16,149 per year. Four-year cost around $64,600 against $69,800 average 6-year earnings and a 3.6-year payback is a workable equation for the nursing earnings trajectory. Median debt of $39,146 is the main concern at this income level.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Scorecard does not report net price for the 75001-110000 or 110001+ brackets at Chamberlain-Indiana.
Earnings by Major
Top 1 most popular majors at Chamberlain University-Indiana with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $96,132 | C+ |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing is the sole program at Chamberlain-Indiana: 53 graduates, $83,188 year-one, $96,132 at year four, debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.471 (ROI grade C+), median debt of $39,146. The year-one salary of $83k is strong and reflects Indiana nursing wages. However, the median debt is $39,146. The C+ ROI grade reflects this elevated debt load against earnings.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 62.3% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 66.5% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 65.0% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 69.6% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Chamberlain University-Indiana’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2012-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 100.0% |
| Enrollment | 144 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 55.4% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,978 |
Chamberlain Indiana reports a 100% admission rate consistent with open enrollment for nursing programs. Scorecard does not report test score data. Admission to nursing programs typically requires prerequisite coursework in science regardless of institutional admission rate. Prospective students should verify NCLEX pass rates and graduation statistics directly with the institution, the Scorecard's reported 0% completion rate is a small-cohort figure that swings between 0% and 100% in our own series and should not be read as a graduation rate.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
The Chamberlain brand is a for-profit single-program nursing network. The strong earnings ($83k year-one) are consistent across the Chamberlain network.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Indiana (this school) | 76 | $16,149 | $92,405 |
| Chamberlain University-Missouri | 87 | $30,716 | $92,405 |
| West Coast University-Texas | 76 | $25,992 | $102,672 |
| West Coast University-Miami | 76 | $32,539 | $102,672 |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | 74 | $40,096 | $92,405 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 73 | $31,544 | $92,405 |
Who Thrives Here
Chamberlain University-Indiana has a 100% reported admission rate, consistent with open access for qualified nursing applicants. Scorecard does not report test score ranges. Enrollment is 144 students. The Pell grant rate of 55.4% indicates the majority of students receive need-based aid. Chamberlain targets working adults and career-changers seeking nursing credentials. The 0% reported completion rate reflects a small cohort rather than a graduation rate, so prospective students should ask the institution for its own graduation figures.
The Verdict: The Investment Pays Off
For most students, Chamberlain University-Indiana pays off. You'd pay about $16,149 a year after aid ($64,596 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $92,405 ten years after enrollment. That puts the payback - the time it takes for the earnings bump to cover what you spent - at roughly 3.6 years, a solid return.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates, manageable debt relative to earnings. What to keep an eye on: its 0.0% graduation rate, a three-year loan repayment rate of 66.5% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
Median debt of $20,919 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $69,800 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Chamberlain University-Indiana: Common Questions
Is Chamberlain University-Indiana worth it?
In our view, yes - for most students Chamberlain University-Indiana pays off. It scores 76/100 on our ROI scale. You'd pay about $16,149 a year after aid ($64,596 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $92,405 ten years after enrollment, so the cost takes roughly 3.6 years to earn back.
How much does Chamberlain University-Indiana cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $16,149 a year, or roughly $64,596 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Chamberlain University-Indiana graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $92,405 ten years after enrolling, roughly $50,605 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Chamberlain University-Indiana?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 3.6 years for Chamberlain University-Indiana. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Chamberlain University-Indiana graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $20,919, against average earnings of $69,800 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.