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University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712 · Phone: (812) 464-8600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of Southern Indiana is a public trade and career school in Evansville, IN offering medical assistant and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The state average completion rate is 65.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's own completion rate isn't reported. Median graduate debt is $20,105 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,605.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,060 | $45,110 | $47,290 |
| Dental assistants | $36,880 | $48,670 | $57,720 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | $37,208 | $12,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
University of Southern Indiana is a public university in Evansville, Indiana. It holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Higher Learning Commission and, for its allied-health programs, the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Within its broader academic offerings, the campus awards trade-oriented credentials most often in medical assistant programs (24 completions) and dental assistant schools (14 completions).
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 65.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $20,105, and median earnings ten years after entry were $47,605. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.9% of students at the institution receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled overall.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, credential-focused allied health training such as medical or dental assisting, alongside its larger degree programs, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before committing.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus awards credentials most often in medical assistant programs (24 completions) and dental assistant schools (14 completions), among a total of 3 tracked programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited, with recognition from bodies including the Higher Learning Commission, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, among others.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 65.5%, but a direct comparison isn't available.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $20,105, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,605, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (812) 464-8600 or visit usi.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically affects tuition rates and eligibility for certain state-based aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?151306.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data doesn't specify program formats or schedules, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about certification pathways for medical or dental assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (812) 464-8600 or visit https://www.usi.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.