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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana

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#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
$58,843 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,395 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named University of Notre Dame the best school in Indiana for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Notre Dame is $58,843. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,395 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Notre Dame. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Notre Dame Report

#2

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
$11,333 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,912 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 33 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $11,333 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend IU Bloomington. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $38,352. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from IU Bloomington accumulate an average of $19,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since IU Bloomington does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,133 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,794. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Purdue accumulate an average of $19,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Purdue. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
$43,400 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,345 Avg Student Debt

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

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $43,400 to cover tuition and fees at Butler. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,345 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Butler. In 2019-2020 about 4% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$26,884 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 33 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Trine accumulate an average of $26,884 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Trine does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Report

#6

Taylor University

Upland, Indiana
$36,570 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,033 Avg Student Debt

Taylor University landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Taylor U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,570. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Taylor U accumulate an average of $16,033 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Taylor U. During the 2019-2020 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Taylor University Report

#7

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
$44,796 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,241 Avg Student Debt

Valparaiso University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Valpo does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $44,796. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,241 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Valpo does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Franklin College

Franklin, Indiana
$34,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,856 Avg Student Debt

Franklin College landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Franklin College of Indiana does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,966. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,856 in student loans.

Full Franklin College Report

#9

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
$10,290 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,583 Avg Student Debt

Ball State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $10,290 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ball State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,524. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,583 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Ball State. 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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#10

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
$39,806 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,683 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of Evansville did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

UE does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,806. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UE accumulate an average of $24,683 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UE, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$9,239 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,251 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you want to attend IWU, expect to pay an average of $9,239 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,251 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IWU. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, Indiana
$33,196 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #12 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,196 in student loans.

IWU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 5% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$10,044 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,082 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Indiana who attend IUPUI full time pay an average of $10,044 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $32,101. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,082 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IUPUI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Huntington University

Huntington, Indiana
$28,192 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,860 Avg Student Debt

Huntington University landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,192 to cover tuition and fees at Huntington. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,860 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Huntington does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Huntington University Report

#15

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,448 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Global ranked #15 on this year’s list.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $42,448 in student debt by the time they complete 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

#16

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
$34,436 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,478 Avg Student Debt

Manchester University landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,436 to cover tuition and fees at Manchester University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,478 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Manchester 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 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
$9,598 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,069 Avg Student Debt

Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $9,598 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Indiana State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,862. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Indiana State accumulate an average of $25,069 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Indiana State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Indiana State University

#18

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
$33,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,358 Avg Student Debt

University of Indianapolis landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,516 to cover tuition and fees at UIndy. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UIndy accumulate an average of $27,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UIndy. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Indianapolis Report

#19

Marian University

Indianapolis, Indiana
$28,066 Avg Student Debt

Marian University ranked #19 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,066 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Marian. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Marian University Report

#20

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, Indiana
$28,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,802 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Institute of Technology landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

The average tuition and fees at Indiana Tech is $28,840. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,802 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.

Full Indiana Institute of Technology Report

#21

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
$30,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,590 Avg Student Debt

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at SMWC is $30,550. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,590 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at SMWC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$33,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,581 Avg Student Debt

University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne ranked #22 on this year’s list.

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,390. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne accumulate an average of $35,581 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne Report

#23

Bethel University - Mishawaka

Mishawaka, Indiana
$30,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,271 Avg Student Debt

Bethel University - Mishawaka came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Bethel University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,830. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,271 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Bethel University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
$7,827 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,961 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - South Bend did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indiana University - South Bend is $7,827. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,934. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Indiana University - South Bend accumulate an average of $24,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Indiana University - South Bend. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Indiana University - South Bend Report

#25

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
$9,509 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,165 Avg Student Debt

University of Southern Indiana came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $9,509 in tuition and fees if they attend USI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,812. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,165 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USI. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Southern Indiana Report

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%.

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