2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Indiana to see which programs offered the best value experiences for teaching students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Teaching Schools in Indiana
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Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the best value school in Indiana for teaching students working on their degree. Ivy Tech Community College is a large public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 1,035 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 a year. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Fort Wayne. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 197 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at PFW are $21,265 a year. On average, students take out $24,698 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from PFW, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,300 during the early years of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. Purdue is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 653 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue are $28,794 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $19,291 in student debt by the time they complete 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. Once they receive their degree, Purdue graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,430 during the early year of their career.
Purdue did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Southeast. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. Indiana University - Southeast is a public institution located in New Albany, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 133 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indiana University - Southeast are $20,934 per year. 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.
Out of the 26 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Ball State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Ball State is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,554 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ball State are $27,524 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,205 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $267, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Ball State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,329 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Ball State is ranked #4 for overall quality in Indiana.
Indiana University - Northwest ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. IU Northwest is a public institution located in Gary, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 55 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IU Northwest are $20,934 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,008 in student loans.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.
Indiana University - South Bend came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking. Indiana University - South Bend is a public institution located in South Bend, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 111 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Indiana University - South Bend are $20,934 a year. On average, students take out $24,591 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Indiana University - South Bend graduates make an average of $42,131 annually.
Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking. IU Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 608 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at IU Bloomington are $38,352 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $19,851 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 $395. During the early years of their career, IU Bloomington graduates make an average of $44,025 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, IU Bloomington is ranked #5 for overall quality in Indiana.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #9 on the list. This large public school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 288 degrees in 2020-2021.
IUPUI undergraduate students pay an average of $32,101 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,941 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 $173.After graduating from IUPUI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,865 during the early years of their career.
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University of Southern Indiana ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. Located in Evansville, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 140 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at USI are $21,812 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,145 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 $161 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,819 during the early year of their career.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Marion, Indiana. It awarded 343 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IWU are $9,239 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $33,493 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 $344 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, IWU graduates make an average of $46,269 annually.
Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list. Indiana State is located in Terre Haute, Indiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 314 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Indiana State are $20,862 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,069 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $151, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Indiana State graduates make an average of $45,808 annually.
Vincennes University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Vincennes University is located in Vincennes, Indiana and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Vincennes University are $15,253 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,699 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 $149 if they 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.
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 70 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne are $33,390 a year. Degree recipients from the school 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.After graduating from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,001 during the early years of their career.
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Bethel University - Mishawaka did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Mishawaka, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 45 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bethel University are $30,830 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,149 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bethel University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,447 during the early year of their career.
Huntington University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Huntington, Indiana, and it awarded 29 degrees in 2020-2021.
Huntington undergraduate students pay an average of $28,192 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $25,860 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Huntington, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,495 during the early years of their career.
Huntington not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list.
Oakland City University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 65 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Oakland City undergraduate students pay an average of $25,740 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,498 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Oakland City graduates make an average of $50,347 annually.
Grace College and Theological Seminary ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. Located in Winona Lake, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 49 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Grace College undergraduate students pay an average of $25,044 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Grace College graduates make an average of $34,626 annually.
Indiana Wesleyan University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Indiana Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 138 degrees in 2020-2021.
IWU undergraduate students pay an average of $28,960 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $31,691 in loans while pursuing 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. During the early years of their career, IWU graduates make an average of $44,952 annually.
IWU also claimed a spot on our Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Valparaiso University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking. Valpo is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Valparaiso, Indiana. It awarded 55 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Valpo are $44,796 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,241 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $261, assuming you 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.
Valpo did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Teaching Schools in Indiana list.
Marian University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Marian is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 151 degrees to qualified students.
Marian undergraduate students pay an average of $36,600 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $28,681 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $192, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Marian graduates make an average of $42,396 annually.
Taylor University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list. Taylor U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Upland, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 70 degrees in 2020-2021.
Taylor U undergraduate students pay an average of $36,570 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,033 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Taylor U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,147 during the early years of their career.
Purdue University Global ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana list. Purdue University Global is a public institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 372 degrees in 2020-2021.
Purdue University Global undergraduate students pay an average of $14,436 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,097 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $133, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Purdue University Global graduates make an average of $43,154 annually.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 47 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SMWC are $30,550 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,255 in student loans. During the early years of their career, SMWC graduates make an average of $41,416 annually.
Anderson University Indiana landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Anderson University Indiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anderson, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 degrees in 2020-2021.
Anderson University Indiana undergraduate students pay an average of $32,950 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $28,169 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 $236.After graduating from Anderson University Indiana, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,541 during the early years of their career.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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