2026 Best Teaching Schools in Indiana
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Indiana? Our ranking highlights 110 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed 89 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Indiana
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year in Indiana. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. The median Teaching program debt is $19,844. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
Out of the 89 schools in Indiana in this year's ranking, Huntington University landed the #2 spot. Based in Huntington, IN, Huntington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Huntington University graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $31,870 in tuition and fees. Huntington University Teaching students take on a median of $28,332 in debt. Read more about Huntington University
You'll be in good company at Valparaiso University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Valparaiso, IN, Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution. Valparaiso University graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,450. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,724. Read the full report on Valparaiso University
You'll be in good company at Ball State University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,518 in student loans. Get the full Ball State University report
Out of the 89 schools in Indiana in this year's ranking, Indiana University Bloomington landed the #5 spot. Based in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. More on Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Marion, IN. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $32,352. The median Teaching program debt is $31,454. Read the full report on Indiana Wesleyan University
Grace College And Theological Seminary placed #7 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Winona Lake, IN. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,645. The median Teaching program debt is $21,211. See the full Grace College And Theological Seminary profile
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #8 spot in Indiana this year. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Graduates carry a median of $23,146 in student loans. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Taylor University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Upland, IN, Taylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,490. Graduates carry a median of $21,832 in student loans. See the full Taylor University profile
University Of Indianapolis landed the #10 spot in Indiana this year. Set in Indianapolis, IN, University Of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Indianapolis graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,200. Graduates carry a median of $26,699 in student loans. See the full University Of Indianapolis profile
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne placed #11 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public school based in Fort Wayne, IN. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,532, with out-of-state students paying around $22,887. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Teaching students take on a median of $24,119 in debt. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $11,889. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Saint Mary Of The Woods College placed #13 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Saint Mary Of The Woods College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN. Saint Mary Of The Woods College posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. Students from in state pay about $34,240 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,366 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Saint Mary Of The Woods College profile
University Of Southern Indiana came in at #14 in this year's ranking. University Of Southern Indiana is a public school based in Evansville, IN. About 48% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,066, while out-of-state students pay about $22,907. University Of Southern Indiana Teaching students take on a median of $21,999 in debt. See the full University Of Southern Indiana profile
Indiana University Southeast came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in New Albany, IN, Indiana University Southeast is a public institution. Indiana University Southeast posts a six-year graduation rate of 39%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,424, with out-of-state students paying around $22,811. The median Teaching program debt is $23,981. Read the full report on Indiana University Southeast
University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,460. Graduates carry a median of $27,520 in student loans. More on University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
Anderson University Indiana landed the #17 spot in Indiana this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Anderson, IN. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,240. Typical Teaching student debt is $27,401. Read more about Anderson University Indiana
Marian University Indiana placed #18 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Marian University Indiana is a private not-for-profit school based in Indianapolis, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $40,664 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $28,633. Get the full Marian University Indiana report
Bethel College Mishawaka landed the #19 spot in Indiana this year. Bethel College Mishawaka is a private not-for-profit school based in Mishawaka, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,600. Typical Teaching student debt is $31,824. More on Bethel College Mishawaka
Indiana University Northwest ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Gary, IN, Indiana University Northwest is a public institution. Indiana University Northwest graduates 37% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,424, while out-of-state students pay about $22,811. Indiana University Northwest Teaching students take on a median of $26,434 in debt. See the full Indiana University Northwest profile
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global did well this year, earning the #21 position. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit school based in Marion, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,648. The median Teaching program debt is $32,807. Read more about Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Indiana University South Bend ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This public school is set in South Bend, IN. About 40% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,424, while out-of-state students pay about $22,811. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,640. More on Indiana University South Bend
Indiana State University placed #23 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. Indiana State University graduates 43% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,258 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Indiana State University Teaching students take on a median of $25,582 in debt. Read more about Indiana State University
Oakland City University landed the #24 spot in Indiana this year. Set in Oakland City, IN, Oakland City University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $27,900 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $25,266. More on Oakland City University
Vincennes University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Vincennes, IN, Vincennes University is a public institution. Vincennes University graduates 3% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,126 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,858 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,506 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Vincennes University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Indiana
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Purdue University Global landed the #26 spot in Indiana this year. Read more about Purdue University Global
Virginia Baptist College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Virginia Baptist College
Radiological Technologies University Vt did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about Radiological Technologies University Vt
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies came in at #29 in this year's ranking. See the full Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies profile
Lil Lous Beauty And Barber College Llc placed #30 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Read more about Lil Lous Beauty And Barber College Llc
College Of Court Reporting Inc ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on College Of Court Reporting Inc
Textures Institute Of Cosmetology came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full Textures Institute Of Cosmetology profile
Earlham College
Earlham College did well this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Earlham College profile
Fortis College Indianapolis placed #34 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Read more about Fortis College Indianapolis
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Iu Fort Wayne placed #35 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Iu Fort Wayne report
Empire Beauty School Indianapolis Indianapolis In ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Empire Beauty School Indianapolis Indianapolis In
Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis
Empire Beauty School Speedway placed #38 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Get the full Empire Beauty School Speedway report
Pjs College Of Cosmetology Richmond did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Pjs College Of Cosmetology Richmond profile
Paul Mitchell The School Merrillville landed the #41 spot in Indiana this year. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Merrillville report
Stellar Career College Crown Point ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Get the full Stellar Career College Crown Point report
Knox Beauty College placed #43 among Teaching schools in Indiana. Read more about Knox Beauty College
Kennys Academy Of Barbering placed #44 among Teaching schools in Indiana. See the full Kennys Academy Of Barbering profile
Concordia Theological Seminary landed the #45 spot in Indiana this year. Read the full report on Concordia Theological Seminary
Indiana University Kokomo ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Indiana University Kokomo profile
J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy report
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus profile
Summit Salon Academy Kokomo ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Summit Salon Academy Kokomo
Lil Lous Beauty And Barber College Hammond ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Lil Lous Beauty And Barber College Hammond
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 89 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 110 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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