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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Indiana

12 Schools Ranked

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Indiana to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
204 Total Awards
$9,530 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University Global the most popular school in Indiana for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Purdue University Global is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 204 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Since the graduate programs at Purdue University Global are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Purdue University Global Report

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
134 Total Awards
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Purdue is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 134 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Purdue does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
333 Total Awards
$11,329 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, the large public school handed out 333 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

IU Bloomington does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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129 Total Awards
$10,389 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 129 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at IUPUI. In fact, around 71% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
58 Total Awards
$10,144 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Ball State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Ball State University is a large public school located in Muncie, Indiana that handed out 58 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Ball State. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Ball State University Report

58 Total Awards

The excellent master’s degree programs at Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Indiana. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 58 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Trine are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
55 Total Awards
$12,220 Average Tuition & Fees

Valparaiso University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Valpo is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Valparaiso, Indiana. It awarded 55 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Valpo. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Valparaiso University Report

#8

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
29 Total Awards
$6,552 Average Tuition & Fees

Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 29 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

PFW does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
22 Total Awards
$8,056 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Indiana State is located in Terre Haute, Indiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Indiana State does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Indiana State University Report

#10

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
21 Total Awards
$6,303 Average Tuition & Fees

Purdue University Northwest ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Purdue Northwest is a medium-sized public school situated in Hammond, Indiana. It awarded 21 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Purdue Northwest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
$8,270 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - South Bend landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Indiana University - South Bend does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

DeVry University - Indiana

Merrillville, Indiana
$17,552 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry University - Indiana came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking.

Since the graduate programs at DeVry University - Indiana are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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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