Indian River State College is a public 2-year college in Fort Pierce, Florida with 11,822 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $2,617 a year after grants and graduates 43% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Indian River State College acceptance rate and admissions
Indian River State College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Indian River State College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $2,764 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $10,201 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $11,407 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,617 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $2,617 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,790 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Indian River State College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 43% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $43,542 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 19% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Indian River State College majors and what graduates earn
Indian River State College awarded bachelor's degrees in 13 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($99,714).
All 13 majors at Indian River State College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 92 | $81,877 | $99,714 | $10,370 |
| Computer and information sciences | 63 | $50,565 | $71,761 | $15,000 |
| Accounting | 28 | $49,070 | $61,675 | n/a |
| Public administration | 25 | $56,527 | $56,032 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 42 | $52,915 | $53,747 | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 4 | n/a | $52,554 | n/a |
| Health administration | 34 | $49,032 | $51,404 | n/a |
| Business administration | 142 | $44,128 | $50,328 | $5,500 |
| Criminal justice | 68 | $41,540 | $48,073 | $7,500 |
| Biology | 53 | $35,962 | $45,068 | n/a |
| Human services | 79 | $37,194 | $44,549 | $11,339 |
| Graphic Communications | 48 | $25,764 | $34,741 | n/a |
| Special education | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Indian River State College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 200 | $25,611 | $25,406 | $3,500 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 117 | $37,554 | $64,654 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 84 | $47,649 | $65,174 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 47 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 46 | $66,609 | $66,377 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | $38,297 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 16 | $50,834 | $47,969 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | $52,712 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 7 | $58,344 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | $54,287 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 1 | n/a | $45,618 | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 0 | $46,024 | $54,606 | n/a |
Students and location
- 11,822 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 60% women, 40% men
- 27 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Indian River State College?
No. Indian River State College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Indian River State College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $2,764 for in-state students and $10,201 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $2,617 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Indian River State College?
43% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Indian River State College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,542 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.