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2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana

21 Schools Ranked
$43,664 Average Earnings
$24,717 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Indiana to see which online programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
3,744 Total Awards
$43,154 Average Earnings
$36,097 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Purdue University Global to be the most popular school for business students in Indiana. Purdue University Global is a large public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 3,744 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,097 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $133 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Purdue University Global graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,154 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

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333 Total Awards
$40,327 Average Earnings
$36,744 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana list. Indiana Tech - CPS is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fort-Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 333 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,744 in student loans.After graduating from Indiana Tech - CPS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,327 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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#3

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
1,075 Total Awards
$42,329 Average Earnings
$23,205 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Ball State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Ball State University is a large public school located in Muncie, Indiana that handed out 1,075 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Ball State accumulate an average of $23,205 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 $267. During the early years of their career, Ball State graduates make an average of $42,329 annually. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
407 Total Awards
$45,808 Average Earnings
$25,069 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana list. Indiana State is located in Terre Haute, Indiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 407 degrees to qualified students.

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. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

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1,258 Total Awards
$52,865 Average Earnings
$24,941 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school handed out 1,258 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,941 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $173 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, IUPUI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,865 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

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182 Total Awards
$46,941 Average Earnings
$26,884 Avg Student Debt

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and it awarded 182 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Trine accumulate an average of $26,884 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 $482 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Trine graduates make an average of $46,941 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

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#7

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, Indiana
265 Total Awards
$42,347 Average Earnings
$36,744 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Institute of Technology came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana ranking. Indiana Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 265 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,744 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Indiana Tech graduates make an average of $42,347 annually. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
65 Total Awards
$41,416 Average Earnings
$29,255 Avg Student Debt

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana list. SMWC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana. It awarded 65 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $29,255 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SMWC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,416 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Full Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Report

#9

Indiana University - Kokomo

Kokomo, Indiana
145 Total Awards
$37,664 Average Earnings
$25,529 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Kokomo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list. Kokomo, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 145 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from IU Kokomo accumulate an average of $25,529 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, IU Kokomo graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,664 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

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#10

Bethel University - Mishawaka

Mishawaka, Indiana
98 Total Awards
$42,447 Average Earnings
$31,149 Avg Student Debt

Bethel University - Mishawaka did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #10 on the list. Bethel University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mishawaka, Indiana. It awarded 98 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $31,149 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Bethel University graduates make an average of $42,447 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Indiana University - Southeast

New Albany, Indiana
244 Total Awards
$39,554 Average Earnings
$24,692 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Indiana University - Southeast did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Indiana University - Southeast is a public institution located in New Albany, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 244 degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

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#12

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
3,422 Total Awards
$44,025 Average Earnings
$19,851 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana ranking. IU Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,422 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $19,851 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $395, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, IU Bloomington graduates make an average of $44,025 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

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#12

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
178 Total Awards
$42,131 Average Earnings
$24,591 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - South Bend ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana list. Indiana University - South Bend is a small public school situated in South Bend, Indiana. It awarded 178 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Indiana University - South Bend accumulate an average of $24,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Indiana University - South Bend graduates make an average of $42,131 annually. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
6 Total Awards

American College of Education ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana list. American College of Education is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 6 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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#15

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
357 Total Awards
$43,610 Average Earnings
$27,454 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Northwest did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Hammond, Indiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 357 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Purdue Northwest accumulate an average of $27,454 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $152, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Purdue Northwest graduates make an average of $43,610 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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107 Total Awards
$42,191 Average Earnings
$27,008 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Northwest ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana list. Indiana University - Northwest is a small public school located in Gary, Indiana that handed out 107 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,008 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, IU Northwest graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,191 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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#17

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
99 Total Awards
$40,900 Average Earnings
$25,279 Avg Student Debt

University of Evansville came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana ranking. UE is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Evansville, Indiana. It awarded 99 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UE accumulate an average of $25,279 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 $467. Once they receive their degree, UE graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,900 during the early year of their career. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Horizon University

Indianapolis, Indiana
2 Total Awards

Horizon University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

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#19

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
2,211 Total Awards
$53,430 Average Earnings
$19,291 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #19 on the list. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,211 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Purdue 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.After graduating from Purdue, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,430 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

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#20

Huntington University

Huntington, Indiana
68 Total Awards
$41,495 Average Earnings
$25,860 Avg Student Debt

Huntington University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Huntington, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Full Huntington University Report

#20

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
542 Total Awards
$67,108 Average Earnings
$25,025 Avg Student Debt

Butler University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 542 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,025 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Butler, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $67,108 during the early years of their career. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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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