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2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

5 Colleges
$8,383 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$30,017 Avg Salary

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 Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer software students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in Indiana

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for computer software majors pursuing a .

Best Indiana Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Software Applications

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the best value school in Indiana for computer software and applications students. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ivy Tech Community College are $4,637 a year. After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $19,525.

Ivy Tech Community College also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana rankings.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Ivy Tech Community College Report

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Purdue University - Main Campus is a great value for computer software and applications students. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Purdue undergraduate students pay an average of $9,992 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

Purdue did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana list.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

$10,044 Average Tuition & Fees

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 college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IUPUI are $10,044 per year.

IUPUI also made our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana list, coming in at #5.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

$9,509 Average Tuition & Fees

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 Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Indiana list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Evansville, USI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at USI are $9,509 a year.

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$7,734 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Purdue University Northwest helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Indiana. Located in the large suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Purdue Northwest undergraduate students pay an average of $7,734 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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