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2027 Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools in Indiana

4 Colleges in the United States
$20,991 Avg Student Debt
$59,920 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Artificial Intelligence Badge [Artificial Intelligence](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/artificial-intelligence/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for artificial intelligence students.

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2027 Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in artificial intelligence, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Artificial Intelligence Schools

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Our analysis ranked Purdue University Northwest the best value for a degree in artificial intelligence in Indiana. Set in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,357, with out-of-state students paying around $15,504. Students borrow a median of $18,700 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from Purdue University Northwest generally make around $51,424. That is a strong return on a $18,700 median debt. Purdue University Northwest admits about 72% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned it the #2 place for artificial intelligence. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $25,780. Artificial Intelligence graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $69,632 early in their careers. Set against $25,780 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in artificial intelligence, landing the #3 spot this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for artificial intelligence graduates is $19,985. Soon after graduation, artificial intelligence degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $72,132. That is a strong return on a $19,985 median debt. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana University Bloomington earned it the #4 place for artificial intelligence. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the artificial intelligence program here. Early-career artificial intelligence graduates make about $62,350. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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