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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Indiana

12 Schools Ranked
$43,664 Average Earnings
$24,717 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Indiana

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#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
$53,430 Average Earnings
$19,291 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University - Main Campus the best school in Indiana for computer science students working on their degree.

Degree recipients from Purdue accumulate an average of $19,291 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $358.After graduating from Purdue, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,430 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
$35,780 Average Earnings
$15,847 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Ivy Tech Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of $15,847 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Ivy Tech Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,780 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
$44,025 Average Earnings
$19,851 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Indiana University - Bloomington is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,851 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $395. Once they receive their degree, IU Bloomington graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,025 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
$42,329 Average Earnings
$23,205 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Ball State University is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,205 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $267 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Ball State graduates make an average of $42,329 annually.

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$52,865 Average Earnings
$24,941 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 5 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $24,941 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $173 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, IUPUI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,865 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
$44,300 Average Earnings
$24,698 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Fort Wayne ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Indiana list.

On average, students take out $24,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, PFW graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,300 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Indiana University - Southeast

New Albany, Indiana
$39,554 Average Earnings
$24,692 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Southeast did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #7 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,692 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Indiana University - Southeast graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,554 during the early year of their career.

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#8

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
$38,819 Average Earnings
$22,145 Avg Student Debt

University of Southern Indiana came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Indiana ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,145 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $161, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from USI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,819 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
$43,154 Average Earnings
$36,097 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,097 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $133. During the early years of their career, Purdue University Global graduates make an average of $43,154 annually.

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#10

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
$45,808 Average Earnings
$25,069 Avg Student Debt

Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,069 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $151.After graduating from Indiana State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,808 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
$42,131 Average Earnings
$24,591 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - South Bend came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Indiana ranking.

Degree recipients from Indiana University - South Bend accumulate an average of $24,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Indiana University - South Bend, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,131 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
$43,610 Average Earnings
$27,454 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Purdue University Northwest did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $27,454 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $152 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Purdue Northwest graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,610 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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