2023 Best Master's Degree Schools in Indiana
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 Master's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best master'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.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
Top Master's Degree Schools in Indiana
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named University of Notre Dame the best school in Indiana for students working on their master’s degree. Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and has a fairly large student population. In , this school awarded 1,284 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Notre Dame. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 11% took at least some of their classes online.
Request Information
Out of the 30 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Purdue is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,160 master’s degrees in .
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Purdue does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 38% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.
Full Purdue University - Main Campus Report
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Butler University is a great place for students working on their master’s degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 246 master’s degrees in .
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Butler does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2022-2023 about 43% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. This large public school is located in Bloomington, Indiana, and it awarded 3,470 master’s degrees in .
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at IU Bloomington. During the 2022-2023 year, about 44% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Read full report on Indiana University - Bloomington
Request Information
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is a great place for students working on their master’s degree. Angola, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 1,088 students in .
Online graduate courses are available at Trine, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 97% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.
Request Information
With a ranking of #6, Ball State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their master’s degree. Ball State is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,123 master’s degrees in .
Ball State does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 85% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.
Full Ball State University Report
Request Information
Valparaiso University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree programs. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 217 master’s degree awards in .
One thing to take note of is that Valpo does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, Huntington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their master’s degree. Huntington is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Huntington, Indiana. It awarded 38 master’s degrees in .
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Huntington. During the 2022-2023 year, about 40% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Read full report on Huntington University
Request Information
Marian University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 165 master’s degrees in .
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Marian. In 2022-2023 about 34% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Request Information
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne ranked #10 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 199 master’s degree awards in .
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne. In 2022-2023 about 76% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Read full report on University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Request Information
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. IUPUI is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a large student population. In , this school awarded 1,907 master’s degrees to qualified students.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at IUPUI. In fact, around 37% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.
Request Information
Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. IWU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Marion, Indiana. It awarded 12 master’s degrees in .
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since IWU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2022-2023 about 86% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Full Indiana Wesleyan University Report
Request Information
Indiana University - Southeast did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. New Albany, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 171 students in .
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Indiana University - Southeast. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.
Read full report on Indiana University - Southeast
Request Information
University of Indianapolis landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree programs. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 302 master’s degrees in .
UIndy 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 2022-2023 about 51% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Read full report on University of Indianapolis
Request Information
University of Southern Indiana came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Evansville, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 809 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in .
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at USI. During the 2022-2023 year, about 96% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Full University of Southern Indiana Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #16, Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their master’s degree. Grace College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona Lake, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 129 master’s degrees in .
Grace College does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Full Grace College and Theological Seminary Report
Request Information
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #17 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Marion, Indiana, and it awarded 1,323 master’s degrees in .
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at IWU. During the 2022-2023 year, about 98% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Request Information
Indiana University - South Bend came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in South Bend, Indiana, the small public school awarded 135 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in .
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Indiana University - South Bend. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.
Read full report on Indiana University - South Bend
Request Information
Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 265 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in .
One thing to take note of is that PFW 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.
Request Information
Indiana State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 454 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in .
Indiana State 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 2022-2023 about 66% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Request Information
University of Evansville came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Evansville, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 72 students in .
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UE. In 2022-2023 about 11% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Request Information
With a ranking of #22, Indiana University - Northwest did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their master’s degree. This small public school is located in Gary, Indiana, and it awarded 92 master’s degrees in .
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since IU Northwest does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2022-2023 about 46% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Request Information
Indiana University - East did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Richmond, Indiana, and it awarded 63 master’s degrees in .
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at IU East. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Full Indiana University - East Report
Request Information
Purdue University Northwest did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Purdue University Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in Hammond, Indiana that handed out 310 master’s degrees in .
One thing to take note of is that Purdue Northwest does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 43% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.
Read full report on Purdue University Northwest
Request Information
Bethel University - Mishawaka ranked #25 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Mishawaka, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 65 students in .
Bethel 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. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Full Bethel University - Mishawaka Report
Request InformationView Best Master’s Degree Schools Nationwide >
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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.