2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 27 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana
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Our analysis found Indiana University - Bloomington to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Indiana.
In-state students pay an average of $11,333 in tuition and fees if they attend IU Bloomington full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,352. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,912 in loans while pursuing their degree.
IU Bloomington does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Purdue University Northwest is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $7,734 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Purdue Northwest. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,349. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,454 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Purdue Northwest does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Mary’s College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $48,010 to cover tuition and fees at St. Mary’s College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from St. Mary’s College accumulate an average of $23,729 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Mary’s College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 27 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Students from Indiana who attend Purdue full time pay an average of $9,992 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,794. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,133 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Purdue. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Ball State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Indiana.
Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $10,290 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ball State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,524. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,583 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Ball State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Huntington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Huntington is $28,192. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,860 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Huntington does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Purdue University Global came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue University Global is $10,125. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,436. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $42,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Purdue University Global is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Valparaiso University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
The average tuition and fees at Valpo is $44,796. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Valpo accumulate an average of $26,241 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Valpo. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Southern Indiana came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking.
Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $9,509 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USI. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,812. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,165 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USI does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Goshen College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,144 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Goshen. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Indiana Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,196 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at IWU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 5% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, University of Evansville did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend UE, expect to pay an average of $39,806 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,683 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UE. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #13, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Indiana who attend IUPUI full time pay an average of $10,044 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,101. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,082 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IUPUI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
University of St. Francis Fort Wayne does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,390. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,581 in loans while pursuing their degree.
University of St. Francis Fort Wayne does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
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Indiana University - Southeast ranked #15 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list.
Students from Indiana who attend Indiana University - Southeast full time pay an average of $7,827 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,934. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Indiana University - Southeast accumulate an average of $25,172 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Indiana University - Southeast, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Marian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,066 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Marian does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list.
IWU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,239. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,251 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IWU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
If you want to attend UIndy, expect to pay an average of $33,516 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UIndy accumulate an average of $27,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at UIndy, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Purdue University Fort Wayne ranked #19 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list.
Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $8,857 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PFW. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,265. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,602 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since PFW does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bethel University - Mishawaka landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Bethel University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,830. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bethel University accumulate an average of $31,271 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Bethel University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Indiana University - South Bend landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Students from Indiana who attend Indiana University - South Bend full time pay an average of $7,827 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,934. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,961 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Indiana University - South Bend does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #22, Indiana University - Kokomo did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Indiana who attend IU Kokomo full time pay an average of $7,827 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,934. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,529 in loans while pursuing their degree.
IU Kokomo does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Indiana State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indiana State is $9,598. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,862. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,069 in student loans.
Indiana State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,550 to cover tuition and fees at SMWC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,590 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SMWC. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Indiana University - Northwest came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at IU Northwest is $7,827. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,934. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from IU Northwest accumulate an average of $28,536 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IU Northwest. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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%.
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