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2024 Best Education Schools in Indiana

28 Colleges in Indiana
12,436 Education Degrees Awarded
$42,983 Avg Early-Career Salary
Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 28 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Education Schools in Indiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 12,436 degrees in education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Indiana The education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Education rankings. For our Best Overall Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Education Schools in Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Education in Indiana

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the education degree levels they offer.

10 Top Indiana Schools in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
653 Education Degrees Awarded
$52,333 Median Starting Salary

Purdue University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in education. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were about 653 education students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year. Education degree recipients from Purdue University - Main Campus earn a boost of about $9,349 above the average earnings of education majors.

More information about a degree in education from Purdue University - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,554 Education Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

Ball State University is a great option for students interested in a degree in education. Ball State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Muncie. A Best Colleges rank of #205 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ball State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2554 education students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent year we have data available. Education degree recipients from Ball State University get an earnings boost of around $3,147 over the typical income of education graduates.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
608 Education Degrees Awarded
$49,636 Median Starting Salary

Indiana University - Bloomington is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in education. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were about 608 education students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year. Those education students who get their degree from Indiana University - Bloomington receive $6,653 more than the typical education student.

More information about a degree in education from Indiana University - Bloomington

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Education Degrees Awarded
25.4% Growth in Graduates

Indiana Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in education. IWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Marion. A Best Colleges rank of #504 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 138 education students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program report average early career wages of $42,494.

More information about a degree in education from Indiana Wesleyan University

5
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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,261 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valpo is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #735 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Valpo is a great university overall.

There were about 55 education students who graduated with this degree at Valpo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients generally earn around $40,261 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in education from Valparaiso University

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Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,834 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #383 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Mary's College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 17 education students who graduated with this degree at St. Mary's College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program report average early career earnings of $34,834.

More information about a degree in education from Saint Mary’s College

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
288 Education Degrees Awarded
$43,167 Median Starting Salary

IUPUI is a very large public university located in the large city of Indianapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #274 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means IUPUI is a great university overall.

There were about 288 education students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn an average of $43,167 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in education from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Education Degrees Awarded
$37,674 Median Starting Salary

USI is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Evansville. A Best Colleges rank of #769 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USI is a great university overall.

There were about 140 education students who graduated with this degree at USI in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the education program earn an average of $37,674 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from University of Southern Indiana

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Huntington University
Huntington, IN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,900 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Huntington, Huntington is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 29th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 29 education students who graduated with this degree at Huntington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the education program make an average of $38,900 for their early career.

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9
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Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
151 Education Degrees Awarded
$42,627 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Marian is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 27th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 151 education students who graduated with this degree at Marian in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn an average of $42,627 in their early career salary.

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Best Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 38 5,598
Ohio 38 8,875
Illinois 38 10,126
Wisconsin 37 5,311

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,177
Special Education 2,324
Educational Administration 2,252
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,716
Curriculum & Instruction 881
General Education 585
Multilingual Education 392
Instructional Media Design 391
Student Counseling 317
Teaching Assistants 214

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