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2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Indiana

8 Schools Ranked
$8,695 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Indiana to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Indiana

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#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Purdue University - Main Campus to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Indiana.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $9,992 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Purdue. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,794.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Purdue does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 8 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Ivy Tech Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Students from Indiana who attend Ivy Tech Community College full time pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Ivy Tech Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$10,044 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Indiana list.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $10,044 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend IUPUI. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $32,101.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IUPUI. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 8 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Global landed the # 4 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue University Global is $10,125. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436.

Purdue University Global is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#5

Indiana University - Southeast

New Albany, Indiana
$7,827 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Southeast. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Indiana list.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $7,827 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Indiana University - Southeast. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,934.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Indiana University - Southeast. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
$9,509 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Southern Indiana landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate computer science programs.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $9,509 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USI. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,812.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USI does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
$9,598 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $9,598 in tuition and fees if they attend Indiana State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,862.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Indiana State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
$7,827 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - South Bend landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate computer science programs.

In-state students pay an average of $7,827 in tuition and fees if they attend Indiana University - South Bend full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,934.

Online courses are available at Indiana University - South Bend, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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