2026 Best Value Teaching Schools in Indiana
Looking for the best-value Teaching degree programs in Indiana? Our ranking highlights 110 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed 26 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Teaching Degree Schools in Indiana
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Ivy Tech Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Teaching degree schools in Indiana. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,186 ten years after entry. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
A rank of #2 makes Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne one of the best values in Indiana. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public school based in Fort Wayne, IN. 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. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne alumni report median earnings of $45,872 a decade after entry. Set against $24,119 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne has an acceptance rate of 84%. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #3 place in Indiana. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,424. That is a strong return on a $19,844 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana University Southeast earned it the #4 place in Indiana. Set in New Albany, IN, Indiana University Southeast is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,596. That is a strong return on a $23,981 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%. Read the full report on Indiana University Southeast
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ball State University earned it the #5 place in Indiana. Located in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,833 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,518 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. Get the full Ball State University report
Indiana University Northwest ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Located in Gary, IN, Indiana University Northwest is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,361. That is a strong return on a $26,434 median debt. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Indiana University Northwest profile
Indiana University South Bend placed #7 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. This public school is set in South Bend, IN. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,947. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. More on Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,742 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington has an acceptance rate of 78%. More on Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
University Of Southern Indiana ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. University Of Southern Indiana is a public school based in Evansville, IN. 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. University Of Southern Indiana alumni report median earnings of $47,605 a decade after entry. Set against $21,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Indiana has an acceptance rate of 96%. See the full University Of Southern Indiana profile
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #11 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. 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. Median earnings reach $59,986 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Indiana State University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,387 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Indiana State University
Vincennes University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Located in Vincennes, IN, Vincennes University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,110. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Vincennes University report
University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,460. Graduates carry a median of $27,520 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,362. Set against $27,520 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
Bethel College Mishawaka placed #15 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. Bethel College Mishawaka is a private not-for-profit school based in Mishawaka, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,600. Typical Teaching student debt is $31,824. Bethel College Mishawaka alumni report median earnings of $48,860 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bethel College Mishawaka admits about 98% of applicants. More on Bethel College Mishawaka
Huntington University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Huntington, IN, Huntington University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Huntington University alumni report median earnings of $46,672 a decade after entry. Set against $28,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Huntington University has an acceptance rate of 76%. Read more about Huntington University
Oakland City University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Oakland City, IN, Oakland City University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,900 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $25,266. Oakland City University alumni report median earnings of $43,283 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,266 median debt. Oakland City University admits about 82% of applicants. More on Oakland City University
Grace College And Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Winona Lake, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,645. The median Teaching program debt is $21,211. Grace College And Theological Seminary alumni report median earnings of $45,411 a decade after entry. Set against $21,211 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. See the full Grace College And Theological Seminary profile
Indiana Wesleyan University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Marion, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $32,352. The median Teaching program debt is $31,454. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,986 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Indiana Wesleyan University
Valparaiso University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Valparaiso, IN, Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,450. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,724. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,191 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,724 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%. Read the full report on Valparaiso University
Marian University Indiana offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Marian University Indiana is a private not-for-profit school based in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $40,664 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $28,633. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,759. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marian University Indiana admits about 96% of applicants. Get the full Marian University Indiana report
Taylor University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Located in Upland, IN, Taylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,490. Graduates carry a median of $21,832 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Taylor University profile
Saint Mary Of The Woods College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Saint Mary Of The Woods College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN. 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. Saint Mary Of The Woods College alumni report median earnings of $43,845 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,366 median debt. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Saint Mary Of The Woods College profile
Anderson University Indiana offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Anderson, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,240. Typical Teaching student debt is $27,401. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,899. Set against $27,401 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%. Read more about Anderson University Indiana
University Of Indianapolis offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Indianapolis, IN, University Of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,200. Graduates carry a median of $26,699 in student loans. Median earnings reach $53,610 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,699 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%. See the full University Of Indianapolis profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teaching Degree Schools in Indiana
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. More on Aveda Fredrics Institute Indianapolis
J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Get the full J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy report
Virginia Baptist College landed the #28 spot for value in Indiana this year. Read the full report on Virginia Baptist College
Wabash College
Wabash College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. More on Wabash College
Empire Beauty School Indianapolis Indianapolis In came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Empire Beauty School Indianapolis Indianapolis In
Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis landed the #31 spot for value in Indiana this year. More on Paul Mitchell The School Indianapolis
Manchester College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read more about Manchester College
Radiological Technologies University Vt ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read more about Radiological Technologies University Vt
Bethany Theological Seminary ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read the full report on Bethany Theological Seminary
Indiana University East came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Indiana University East
Franklin College
Franklin College placed #36 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. Get the full Franklin College report
Denmark College
Denmark College placed #37 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. Read more about Denmark College
College Of Court Reporting Inc came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. More on College Of Court Reporting Inc
Ravenscroft Beauty College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. See the full Ravenscroft Beauty College profile
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis placed #40 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. Get the full Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Indianapolis report
Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. See the full Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis profile
Ross Medical Education Center Muncie placed #42 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. Get the full Ross Medical Education Center Muncie report
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Columbus Ctr ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Columbus Ctr profile
Holy Cross College placed #44 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. See the full Holy Cross College profile
University Of Notre Dame placed #45 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. See the full University Of Notre Dame profile
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Iu Fort Wayne offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Iu Fort Wayne report
Lil Lous Beauty And Barber College Llc came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Lil Lous Beauty And Barber College Llc
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette landed the #48 spot for value in Indiana this year. More on Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Lafayette
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies placed #49 among the best-value Teaching schools in Indiana. See the full Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies profile
Saint Marys College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Saint Marys College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 26 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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