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$14,755 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,612 Avg Student Debt

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. 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, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

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$9,239 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,876 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global the best school in Indiana for business students working on their associate degree.

The average tuition and fees at IWU is $9,239. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from IWU accumulate an average of $26,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IWU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Report

#2

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
$11,333 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Indiana University - Bloomington is a great place for business students working on their associate degree.

In-state students pay an average of $11,333 in tuition and fees if they attend IU Bloomington full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $38,352.

IU Bloomington does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,254 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue is $9,992. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,794. Associate Degree recipients from Purdue accumulate an average of $26,254 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Purdue. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.

Trine does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,984 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ivy Tech Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they attend Ivy Tech Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,927. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,984 in student loans.

Ivy Tech Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,073 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

Students from Indiana who attend Purdue University Global full time pay an average of $10,125 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. On average, associate degree students take out $27,073 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Since Purdue University Global is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Purdue University Global Report

#7

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, Indiana
$26,876 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Wesleyan University landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

Associate Degree recipients from IWU accumulate an average of $26,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

IWU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 5% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$13,313 Avg Student Debt

International Business College - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

Associate Degree recipients from International Business College - Indianapolis accumulate an average of $13,313 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

International Business College - Indianapolis does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full International Business College - Indianapolis Report

#9

Marian University

Indianapolis, Indiana
$34,215 Avg Student Debt

Marian University ranked #9 on this year’s list.

On average, associate degree students take out $34,215 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Marian does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$7,827 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,344 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Northwest ranked #10 on this year’s list.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $7,827 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend IU Northwest. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,934. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,344 in student loans.

IU Northwest does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,070 Avg Student Debt

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

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PFW is $8,857. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,265. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,070 in student loans.

PFW does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, Indiana
$28,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,658 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Indiana Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

If you want to attend Indiana Tech, expect to pay an average of $28,840 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $33,658 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Indiana Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 10% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Trine University

Angola, Indiana
$34,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Trine University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Trine is $34,180. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Trine does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Trine University Report

#14

Bethel University - Mishawaka

Mishawaka, Indiana
$30,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,537 Avg Student Debt

Bethel University - Mishawaka ranked #14 on this year’s list.

If you want to attend Bethel University, expect to pay an average of $30,830 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,537 in student loans.

Bethel University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 30% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
$6,449 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,648 Avg Student Debt

Vincennes University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vincennes University is $6,449. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,253. Associate Degree recipients from Vincennes University accumulate an average of $15,648 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Vincennes University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 16% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Oakland City University

Oakland City, Indiana
$15,742 Avg Student Debt

Oakland City University ranked #16 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,742 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Oakland City. In fact, around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Oakland City University Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 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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