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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Indiana

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

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Indiana

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#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 teaching students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $19,291 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $358, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.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

Huntington University

Huntington, Indiana
$41,495 Average Earnings
$25,860 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Huntington University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Indiana.

Degree recipients from Huntington accumulate an average of $25,860 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Huntington graduates make an average of $41,495 annually.

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#3

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
$47,875 Average Earnings
$26,241 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Valparaiso University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Indiana.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,241 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $261 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Valpo, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,875 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Ball State University

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ball State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list.

On average, students take out $23,205 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $267. During the early years of their career, Ball State graduates make an average of $42,329 annually.

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#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

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

Out of the 26 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the # 5 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,851 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $395 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, IU Bloomington graduates make an average of $44,025 annually.

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#6

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, Indiana
$44,952 Average Earnings
$31,691 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list.

Degree recipients from IWU accumulate an average of $31,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $296, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from IWU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,952 during the early years of their career.

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$34,626 Average Earnings
$24,679 Avg Student Debt

Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #7 on the list.

On average, students take out $24,679 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Grace College graduates make an average of $34,626 annually.

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

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking.

Degree recipients from IUPUI accumulate an average of $24,941 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $173, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, IUPUI graduates make an average of $52,865 annually.

Full Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

#9

Taylor University

Upland, Indiana
$32,147 Average Earnings
$16,033 Avg Student Debt

Taylor University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,033 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Taylor U graduates make an average of $32,147 annually.

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#10

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
$48,080 Average Earnings
$27,903 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from UIndy accumulate an average of $27,903 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 $309. During the early years of their career, UIndy graduates make an average of $48,080 annually.

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#11

Purdue University Fort Wayne

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

Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking.

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.

Full Purdue University Fort Wayne Report

#12

Ivy Tech Community College

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

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,847 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Ivy Tech Community College graduates make an average of $35,780 annually.

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#13

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
$41,416 Average Earnings
$29,255 Avg Student Debt

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking.

Degree recipients from SMWC accumulate an average of $29,255 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SMWC graduates make an average of $41,416 annually.

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#14

University of Southern Indiana

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

University of Southern Indiana came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking.

On average, students take out $22,145 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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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#15

Indiana University - Southeast

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

With a ranking of #15, Indiana University - Southeast did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Indiana University - Southeast accumulate an average of $24,692 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Indiana University - Southeast graduates make an average of $39,554 annually.

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$55,001 Average Earnings
$31,657 Avg Student Debt

University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne accumulate an average of $31,657 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $290 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of St. Francis Fort Wayne graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,001 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana
$37,541 Average Earnings
$28,169 Avg Student Debt

Anderson University Indiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #17 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,169 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $236 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Anderson University Indiana graduates make an average of $37,541 annually.

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#18

Marian University

Indianapolis, Indiana
$42,396 Average Earnings
$28,681 Avg Student Debt

Marian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #18 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,681 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $192.After graduating from Marian, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,396 during the early years of their career.

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#19

Bethel University - Mishawaka

Mishawaka, Indiana
$42,447 Average Earnings
$31,149 Avg Student Debt

Bethel University - Mishawaka landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Bethel University accumulate an average of $31,149 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Bethel University graduates make an average of $42,447 annually.

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$42,191 Average Earnings
$27,008 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Northwest landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from IU Northwest accumulate an average of $27,008 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from IU Northwest, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,191 during the early years of their career.

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$46,269 Average Earnings
$33,493 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,493 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $344 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, IWU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,269 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Indiana University - South Bend

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

Indiana University - South Bend did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,591 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Indiana University - South Bend graduates make an average of $42,131 annually.

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#23

Indiana State University

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

Indiana State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking.

Degree recipients from Indiana State accumulate an average of $25,069 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $151 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Indiana State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,808 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Oakland City University

Oakland City, Indiana
$50,347 Average Earnings
$23,498 Avg Student Debt

Oakland City University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Oakland City accumulate an average of $23,498 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Oakland City graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,347 during the early year of their career.

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#25

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
$37,687 Average Earnings
$16,699 Avg Student Debt

Vincennes University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $16,699 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $149, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Vincennes University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,687 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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