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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana

82 Schools Ranked
$43,981 Average Earnings
$28,130 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 82 schools in Indiana to see which ones were the most popular programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
31,118 Total Awards
$35,780 Average Earnings
$11,090 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students in Indiana. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school handed out 31,118 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of $11,090 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Ivy Tech Community College graduates make an average of $35,780 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
13,356 Total Awards
$53,430 Average Earnings
$24,656 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Purdue University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Indiana. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large public school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 13,356 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $24,656 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $391.After graduating from Purdue, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,430 during the early years of their career. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
3,085 Total Awards
$37,687 Average Earnings
$15,774 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vincennes University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana list. Vincennes University is a fairly large public school situated in Vincennes, Indiana. It awarded 3,085 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,774 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $142, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Vincennes University graduates make an average of $37,687 annually. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

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8,172 Total Awards
$52,865 Average Earnings
$33,365 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana list. IUPUI is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 8,172 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,365 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $187, assuming you 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. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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526 Total Awards
$36,942 Average Earnings
$12,952 Avg Student Debt

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 526 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,952 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $184 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,942 during the early years of their career. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
2,573 Total Awards
$45,808 Average Earnings
$29,651 Avg Student Debt

Indiana State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,573 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $29,651 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $186. Once they receive their degree, Indiana State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,808 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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#8

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
2,556 Total Awards
$38,819 Average Earnings
$21,374 Avg Student Debt

University of Southern Indiana came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. USI is located in Evansville, Indiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,556 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from USI accumulate an average of $21,374 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $146, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,819 during the early year of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

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192 Total Awards
$21,776 Average Earnings
$9,287 Avg Student Debt

Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis is a very small private for-profit school located in Carmel, Indiana that handed out 192 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,287 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $126 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $21,776 during the early year of their career. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.

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225 Total Awards
$19,597 Average Earnings
$8,271 Avg Student Debt

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Tricoci INE is a very small private for-profit school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 225 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,271 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $114 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Tricoci INE graduates make an average of $19,597 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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233 Total Awards
$15,814 Average Earnings
$8,864 Avg Student Debt

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana list. Tricoci HLD is a very small private for-profit school situated in Highland, Indiana. It awarded 233 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,864 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $88, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Tricoci HLD, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $15,814 during the early years of their career. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
1,940 Total Awards
$43,610 Average Earnings
$26,260 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Northwest landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Purdue University Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in Hammond, Indiana that handed out 1,940 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Purdue Northwest accumulate an average of $26,260 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 $155 if they 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, 63% were women.

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127 Total Awards
$19,789 Average Earnings
$10,262 Avg Student Debt

The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Evansville, Indiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 127 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from TSPA - Evansville accumulate an average of $10,262 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 $87. Once they receive their degree, TSPA - Evansville graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $19,789 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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#15

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
924 Total Awards
$42,131 Average Earnings
$24,085 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - South Bend landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in South Bend, Indiana, the small public school handed out 924 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Indiana University - South Bend accumulate an average of $24,085 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Indiana University - South Bend, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,131 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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696 Total Awards
$55,001 Average Earnings
$33,979 Avg Student Debt

University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 696 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne accumulate an average of $33,979 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 $273.After graduating from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,001 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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630 Total Awards
$42,191 Average Earnings
$23,966 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Northwest ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana list. Gary, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 630 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from IU Northwest accumulate an average of $23,966 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from IU Northwest, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,191 during the early years of their career. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Fortis College - Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
112 Total Awards
$34,892 Average Earnings
$15,211 Avg Student Debt

Fortis College - Indianapolis landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Fortis College - Indianapolis is a very small private for-profit school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 112 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,211 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $92. Once they receive their degree, Fortis College - Indianapolis graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,892 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#19

Indiana Wellness College

Carmel, Indiana
109 Total Awards
$25,694 Average Earnings
$6,566 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Wellness College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Indiana list. Indiana Wellness College is a very small private for-profit school located in Carmel, Indiana that handed out 109 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Indiana Wellness College accumulate an average of $6,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Indiana Wellness College graduates make an average of $25,694 annually. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

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64 Total Awards
$23,377 Average Earnings
$8,118 Avg Student Debt

Ross Medical Education Center - Fort Wayne landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 64 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,118 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Ross - Fort Wayne, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $23,377 during the early years of their career. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
68 Total Awards
$21,028 Average Earnings
$9,941 Avg Student Debt

Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis accumulate an average of $9,941 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $21,028 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

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74 Total Awards
$21,993 Average Earnings
$8,143 Avg Student Debt

Ross Medical Education Center - Granger landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Granger, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 74 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,143 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Ross - Granger, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $21,993 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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#22

Summit Salon Academy - Anderson

Anderson, Indiana
92 Total Awards
$14,427 Average Earnings
$9,940 Avg Student Debt

Summit Salon Academy - Anderson landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Summit Salon Academy Anderson is a very small private for-profit school situated in Anderson, Indiana. It awarded 92 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,940 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Summit Salon Academy Anderson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $14,427 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#24

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
6,518 Total Awards
$42,329 Average Earnings
$26,497 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Ball State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Muncie, Indiana, the fairly large public school handed out 6,518 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Ball State accumulate an average of $26,497 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 $283. During the early years of their career, Ball State graduates make an average of $42,329 annually. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

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#24

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
1,305 Total Awards
$44,300 Average Earnings
$23,095 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. PFW is a medium-sized public school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 1,305 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,095 in student loans. During the early years of their career, PFW graduates make an average of $44,300 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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