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2027 Best Value Management Science Schools in Indiana

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,728 Avg Student Debt
$67,068 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Management Science Badge [Management Science](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/management-science-quantitative-methods/management-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong management science education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for management science students.

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2027 Best Value Management Science Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in management science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Management Science Schools

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Our analysis ranked Purdue University Main Campus the best value for a degree in management science in Indiana. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Management Science graduates carry a median of $18,284 in student loans. Management Science graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $70,903 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,284 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Ball State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value management science schools. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Typical student debt for management science graduates is $16,654. Soon after graduation, management science degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $67,350. That is a strong return on a $16,654 median debt. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value management science schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,200 in tuition and fees. Management Science graduates carry a median of $26,699 in student loans. Early-career management science graduates make about $52,298. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Indiana Institute Of Technology came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value management science schools. Indiana Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,361. Students borrow a median of $36,380 to complete the management science program here. Early-career management science graduates make about $56,185. Set against $36,380 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana Institute Of Technology admits about 70% of applicants.

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University Of Notre Dame is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management science, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the management science program here. Management Science graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $112,190 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University placed #6 among the best values for management science. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,560. Management Science graduates carry a median of $25,351 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management science degree recipients from Butler University generally make around $68,222. Set against $25,351 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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