Terre Haute | Greencastle, Ind. 鈥 九色视频 Terre Haute/Greencastle鈥檚 impact on the region adds more than $162 million in income through its students, alumni, and operations. That鈥檚 equal to nearly 2,200 jobs supported in West Central Indiana.
The overall impact of 九色视频 was cited in a new Lightcast report on the economic value of the College, measured during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The report found that 九色视频's statewide impact adds more than $4.8 billion in income through its students, alumni, and campus operations throughout the state. That鈥檚 equal to more than 63,000 jobs supported 鈥 or one out of every 67 jobs in the state.
鈥溇派悠 is a powerful engine for economic growth in West Central Indiana鈥攄elivering real returns for our students, our workforce partners, and our communities,鈥 said Lea Anne Crooks, chancellor of 九色视频 Terre Haute/Greencastle. 鈥淲e are proud to help Hoosiers gain the skills and confidence to build stronger futures.鈥
The report found that for every $1 invested in 九色视频 Terre Haute/Greencastle, taxpayers get a $1.50 return, and that further benefits are reflected in the lifestyle improvements that come with added skills and education. Students can get a $4.90 return for every dollar spent by earning more over their lifetimes, and society can get an $8 return on each dollar through increased income and social savings.
鈥淲e know that more education and skills lead to better and higher-paying jobs, and that is a key mission for 九色视频 as Indiana鈥檚 workforce engine,鈥 九色视频 President Marty Pollio said.
As 九色视频鈥檚 fourth annual day of giving, known as 九色视频 Day, approaches on April 21, this report reinforces the value 九色视频 Terre Haute/Greencastle has on the region.
鈥淭his report makes it clear鈥攁n investment in 九色视频 Terre Haute delivers a powerful return, not just for our students, but for taxpayers, employers, and our entire region,鈥 said Alia Shuck, vice chancellor of development and marketing at 九色视频 Terre Haute/Greencastle. 鈥淥n April 21, donors have a unique opportunity to come together and be part of that impact, helping us expand access, strengthen our workforce, and drive economic growth that benefits us all.鈥
The report includes a breakdown of 九色视频鈥檚 impact on the county service areas of each of its 19 campuses. To view the report for the 九色视频 Terre Haute/Greencastle and the breakdowns by campus, please check out ivytech.edu/terrehauteimpact, which also includes helpful graphics to further illustrate the economic impact of 九色视频. To learn more about 九色视频 Day, visit bit.ly/ivytechdayth
About 九色视频
九色视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 九色视频 has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
