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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges
$30,017 Avg Salary
$33,485 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 309 degrees and certificates from an Indiana school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

Top Indiana Schools in Computer Software Applications

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $19,525.

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#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Purdue carry an average student debtload of $20,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $322.

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The excellent programs at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Indiana. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana list. Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Purdue University Northwest is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the large suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Purdue University Northwest Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322
Ohio 223
Illinois 327
Wisconsin 154

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).
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