Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg, Batesville Contributes $42.2 Million to Region

New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Ivy Tech Community Lawrenceburg/Batesville’s impact on the region adds more than $42million in income through its students, alumni, and operations. That’s equal to nearly 700 jobs supported.

The overall impact of Ivy Tech was cited in a new report on the economic value of the College, as measured during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by Lightcast. The report found that the statewide impact of Ivy Tech adds more than $4.8 billion in income through its students, alumni, and operations of campuses throughout the state. That’s equal to more than 63,000 jobs supported – or one out of every 67 jobs in the state.

“Ivy Tech is a major catalyst for economic growth—investing in Hoosiers, strengthening our region, and delivering impact that lasts for generations,” Mark Graver, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg/Batesville. “We’re proud to help our students and workforce partners grow, adapt, and thrive.”

The report found that for every $1 invested in Ivy Tech, taxpayers get a return of $1.70, and further impacts are felt by the lifestyle improvements that come with added skills and education. Students can get a return of $4.90 for every dollar spent by being able to earn more in their lifetime, and society can get a return of $9 on each dollar with added income and social savings.

“We know that more education and skills lead to better and higher-paying jobs, and that is a key mission for Ivy Tech as Indiana’s workforce engine,” Ivy Tech President Marty Pollio said.

The report includes a breakdown of Ivy Tech’s impact on the county service areas of each of its 19 campuses. To view the report for Ivy Tech and the breakdowns by campus, click here.