Indiana public colleges cut 200 degree programs following new state law
Indiana public colleges are cutting 200 degree programs due to a new state law that requires programs with low enrollment to be eliminated or consolidated. The move affects 4% of the total number of graduates from Indiana's public colleges, with 210 programs being eliminated and 374 being merged or consolidated.
Indiana's public colleges are eliminating 210 degree programs and consolidating 374 others. The decision was made after a 2025 state law compelled the colleges to review programs with low enrollment. The programs being cut include African American studies, civil engineering, and journalism. Students currently enrolled in eliminated programs can finish their degree. The colleges will be left with 1,700 degree programs. The move is part of an effort to streamline degree offerings and drive students towards in-demand fields.
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