Indiana’s public universities are eliminating or combining hundreds of degree programs after a state review found many had little or no student interest.
State officials will cut and merge nearly 600 degree options following a review of more than 1,000 programs.
The changes come under a 2025 law requiring schools to meet enrollment benchmarks over three years or face possible elimination, The College Fix reported.
Many of the programs had almost no students. Fifty had zero enrollment.
While the changes affect many programs, the impact on students appears limited. A small share of students participated in the programs under review, and an even smaller share were enrolled in the programs the state eliminated.
State officials say the move is about accountability and ensuring students receive degrees offering positive returns on investment.
