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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana

27 Schools Ranked
$43,664 Average Earnings
$24,717 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 27 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in Indiana

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#1

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, Indiana
$44,893 Average Earnings
$23,729 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Saint Mary’s College the best school in Indiana for healthcare students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $23,729 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, St. Mary’s College graduates make an average of $44,893 annually.

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#2

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
$44,025 Average Earnings
$19,851 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 27 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the # 2 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,851 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $395 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from IU Bloomington, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,025 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
$43,610 Average Earnings
$27,454 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Northwest. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,454 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $152 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Purdue Northwest graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,610 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
$35,780 Average Earnings
$15,847 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 27 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Ivy Tech Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $15,847 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Ivy Tech Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,780 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
$53,430 Average Earnings
$19,291 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,291 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $358 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Purdue graduates make an average of $53,430 annually.

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#6

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
$42,329 Average Earnings
$23,205 Avg Student Debt

Ball State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

Degree recipients from Ball State accumulate an average of $23,205 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $267, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Ball State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,329 during the early year of their career.

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$52,865 Average Earnings
$24,941 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana ranking.

Degree recipients from IUPUI accumulate an average of $24,941 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $173, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, IUPUI graduates make an average of $52,865 annually.

Full Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

#8

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
$47,875 Average Earnings
$26,241 Avg Student Debt

Valparaiso University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

Degree recipients from Valpo accumulate an average of $26,241 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $261 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Valpo graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,875 during the early year of their career.

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#9

Goshen College

Goshen, Indiana
$73,422 Average Earnings
$26,144 Avg Student Debt

Goshen College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

On average, students take out $26,144 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Goshen graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $73,422 during the early year of their career.

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$55,001 Average Earnings
$31,657 Avg Student Debt

University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $31,657 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $290, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,001 during the early years of their career.

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#11

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
$38,819 Average Earnings
$22,145 Avg Student Debt

University of Southern Indiana landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

Degree recipients from USI accumulate an average of $22,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $161. During the early years of their career, USI graduates make an average of $38,819 annually.

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#12

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, Indiana
$44,952 Average Earnings
$31,691 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Wesleyan University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $31,691 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $296. During the early years of their career, IWU graduates make an average of $44,952 annually.

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#13

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
$48,080 Average Earnings
$27,903 Avg Student Debt

University of Indianapolis ranked #13 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

Degree recipients from UIndy accumulate an average of $27,903 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $309 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UIndy graduates make an average of $48,080 annually.

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#14

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
$43,154 Average Earnings
$36,097 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Global ranked #14 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

Degree recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $36,097 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $133.After graduating from Purdue University Global, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,154 during the early years of their career.

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#15

Indiana University - Southeast

New Albany, Indiana
$39,554 Average Earnings
$24,692 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Southeast landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

Degree recipients from Indiana University - Southeast accumulate an average of $24,692 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Indiana University - Southeast graduates make an average of $39,554 annually.

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#16

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
$40,900 Average Earnings
$25,279 Avg Student Debt

University of Evansville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from UE accumulate an average of $25,279 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $467 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UE graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,900 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Marian University

Indianapolis, Indiana
$42,396 Average Earnings
$28,681 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Marian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,681 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $192 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Marian graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,396 during the early year of their career.

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#18

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
$44,300 Average Earnings
$24,698 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana ranking.

Degree recipients from PFW accumulate an average of $24,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, PFW graduates make an average of $44,300 annually.

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$46,269 Average Earnings
$33,493 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from IWU accumulate an average of $33,493 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $344, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, IWU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,269 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
$45,808 Average Earnings
$25,069 Avg Student Debt

Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #20 on the list.

On average, students take out $25,069 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $151, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Indiana State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,808 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Bethel University - Mishawaka

Mishawaka, Indiana
$42,447 Average Earnings
$31,149 Avg Student Debt

Bethel University - Mishawaka ranked #21 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,149 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bethel University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,447 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
$42,131 Average Earnings
$24,591 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - South Bend did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #22 on the list.

On average, students take out $24,591 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Indiana University - South Bend graduates make an average of $42,131 annually.

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#23

Indiana University - East

Richmond, Indiana
$45,174 Average Earnings
$27,870 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - East came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana ranking.

Degree recipients from IU East accumulate an average of $27,870 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, IU East graduates make an average of $45,174 annually.

Full Indiana University - East Report

#24

Indiana University - Kokomo

Kokomo, Indiana
$37,664 Average Earnings
$25,529 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Kokomo ranked #24 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Indiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,529 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, IU Kokomo graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,664 during the early year of their career.

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$42,191 Average Earnings
$27,008 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Northwest did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #25 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,008 in student loans. During the early years of their career, IU Northwest graduates make an average of $42,191 annually.

Full Indiana University - Northwest Report

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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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