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Best Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana

2023 Best Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana

23 Schools Ranked

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana

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#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
437 Total Awards
$62,502 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Notre Dame the best school in Indiana for students working on their doctor’s degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, and it awarded 437 doctor’s degrees in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Notre Dame. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 11% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.

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#2

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, Indiana
9 Total Awards

Out of the 23 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Mary’s College landed the # 2 spot on the list. St. Mary’s College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Notre Dame, Indiana. It awarded 9 doctor’s degrees in .

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at St. Mary’s College. During the 2022-2023 year, about 48% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
1,079 Total Awards
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Purdue University - Main Campus is a great place for students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, the large public school awarded 1,079 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in .

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Purdue. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
60 Total Awards
$27,534 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 23 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Manchester University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Manchester University is a private not-for-profit institution located in North Manchester, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 60 doctor’s degrees in .

Manchester University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 41% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
755 Total Awards
$11,611 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, the large public school awarded 755 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at IU Bloomington. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, Indiana
10 Total Awards

Indiana Institute of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Indiana Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 10 doctor’s degrees in .

Since the graduate programs at Indiana Tech are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
69 Total Awards
$11,992 Average Tuition & Fees

Ball State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Ball State is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 69 doctor’s degrees in .

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Ball State. During the 2022-2023 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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5 Total Awards
$8,112 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Winona Lake, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 5 students in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Grace College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.

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#9

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
153 Total Awards
$42,478 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, University of Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 153 students in .

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UIndy does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2022-2023 year, about 51% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
8 Total Awards
$10,947 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Southern Indiana landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree programs. University of Southern Indiana is a medium-sized public school located in Evansville, Indiana that handed out 8 doctor’s degrees in .

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at USI. In fact, around 96% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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920 Total Awards
$10,856 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school handed out 920 doctor’s degree awards in .

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at IUPUI. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Huntington University

Huntington, Indiana
43 Total Awards
$9,060 Average Tuition & Fees

Huntington University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree programs. Huntington, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 43 students in .

Huntington does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
14 Total Awards
$12,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Valparaiso University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Valparaiso, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 14 students in .

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Valpo. In 2022-2023 about 38% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
46 Total Awards
$29,206 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, University of Evansville did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. UE is located in Evansville, Indiana and has a small student population. In , this school awarded 46 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

UE does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2022-2023 year, about 11% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Goshen College

Goshen, Indiana
$17,726 Average Tuition & Fees

Goshen College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree programs.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Goshen. In fact, around 33% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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#16

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
109 Total Awards
$8,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Terre Haute, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 109 students in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Indiana State. In 2022-2023 about 66% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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12 Total Awards

University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 12 doctor’s degrees in .

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
2 Total Awards
$6,430 Average Tuition & Fees

Purdue University Northwest ranked #18 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in Hammond, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in .

One thing to take note of is that Purdue Northwest does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Marian University

Indianapolis, Indiana
170 Total Awards

With a ranking of #19, Marian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 170 students in .

Online graduate courses are available at Marian, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana
5 Total Awards
$10,204 Average Tuition & Fees

Anderson University Indiana ranked #21 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Anderson, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 5 students in .

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Anderson University Indiana. In 2022-2023 about 66% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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110 Total Awards
$10,391 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Marion, Indiana, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 110 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in .

Online graduate courses are available at IWU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2022-2023 about 98% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

Oakland City University

Oakland City, Indiana
29 Total Awards

Oakland City University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 29 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in .

Oakland City does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 23 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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