2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Indiana
[Higher Education/Higher Education Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/higher-education-higher-education-administration/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong higher education/higher education administration education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for higher education/higher education administration students.
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2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Indiana
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the higher education/higher education administration degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools
Ball State University tops our 2027 list of the best value higher education/higher education administration schools in Indiana. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $24,518. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $63,782. Set against $24,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Purdue University Global came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value higher education/higher education administration schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,101 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,412. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates carry a median of $44,436 in student loans. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $41,433. Set against $44,436 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indiana University Bloomington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $75,257 early in their careers. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Butler University one of the best values for higher education/higher education administration. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,560. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates carry a median of $25,351 in student loans. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $68,222. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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.
- 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).
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