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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Indiana
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 40 schools in Indiana to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Indiana.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Purdue University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Indiana. Purdue is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,676 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,992 in tuition and fees if they attend Purdue full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,794. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,439 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
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, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana list. IUPUI is a public institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,359 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at IUPUI is $10,144. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,582. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,363 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that IUPUI does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Indiana State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Indiana. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,922 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indiana State is $9,732. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,160. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Indiana State accumulate an average of $22,012 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Indiana State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 40 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Indiana landed the # 5 spot on the list. University of Southern Indiana is a medium-sized public school located in Evansville, Indiana that handed out 1,485 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USI is $9,695. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,740. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USI accumulate an average of $20,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USI does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Purdue University Northwest ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in Hammond, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,580 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,803 in tuition and fees if they attend Purdue Northwest full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,478. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Purdue Northwest accumulate an average of $23,913 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Purdue Northwest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Indiana University - South Bend came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Indiana University - South Bend is located in South Bend, Indiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 777 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Indiana who attend Indiana University - South Bend full time pay an average of $7,941 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,301. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,390 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Indiana University - South Bend. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Ball State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Muncie, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,343 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Indiana who attend Ball State full time pay an average of $10,440 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,924. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ball State accumulate an average of $21,945 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Ball State 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 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Indiana University - Northwest landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. IU Northwest is a small public school situated in Gary, Indiana. It awarded 494 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at IU Northwest is $7,941. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,301. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from IU Northwest accumulate an average of $21,942 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
IU Northwest does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. IWU is located in Marion, Indiana and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,253 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,432 to cover tuition and fees at IWU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from IWU accumulate an average of $27,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IWU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Purdue University Fort Wayne is a medium-sized public school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 946 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,985 in tuition and fees if they attend PFW full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,573. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,858 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Online courses are available at PFW, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Butler University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,278 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $44,460 to cover tuition and fees at Butler. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Butler accumulate an average of $21,822 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Butler. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 2% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Trine University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana list. Trine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Angola, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 522 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Trine is $34,890. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,940 in student loans. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Trine. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Valparaiso University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, and it awarded 736 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Valpo, expect to pay an average of $44,796 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,546 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Valpo does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #15, Vincennes University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Vincennes, Indiana, the fairly large public school awarded 202 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Indiana who attend Vincennes University full time pay an average of $6,654 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,739. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,187 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Vincennes University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 14% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 319 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is $34,050. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne accumulate an average of $26,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Indiana University - Kokomo ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana list. Kokomo, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 606 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,941 in tuition and fees if they attend IU Kokomo full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,301. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,856 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that IU Kokomo does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,502 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mid-America College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, Huntington University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Huntington, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 245 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Huntington does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $28,830. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Huntington accumulate an average of $27,766 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Huntington. In 2020-2021 about 10% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, University of Evansville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Evansville, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 453 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $41,336 to cover tuition and fees at UE. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,871 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UE. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Radiological Technologies University VT did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in South Bend, Indiana, and it awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Radiological Technologies University VT is $17,207. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Radiological Technologies University VT accumulate an average of $17,274 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Radiological Technologies University VT 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.
American College of Education came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
American College of Education does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,240. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American College of Education. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. IWU is located in Marion, Indiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 730 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,805 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IWU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 11% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, and it awarded 151 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
SMWC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,750. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,932 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Indiana University - Southeast ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Indiana list. Indiana University - Southeast is a small public school situated in New Albany, Indiana. It awarded 742 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Indiana who attend Indiana University - Southeast full time pay an average of $7,941 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,301. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Indiana University - Southeast accumulate an average of $19,575 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Indiana University - Southeast. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Notes and References
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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