Indiana Colleges & Universities


Known as the "Crossroads of America," Indiana is home to around 140 college and university campuses that offer students a range of educational options they can put to work in the state's increasingly diverse economy.

Indiana Colleges and Universities Offer Students an Affordable and Competitive Education
Indiana's higher education system is growing. In 2008, the state unveiled an ambitious plan to put Indiana colleges and universities at the forefront of U.S. higher education.

Indiana Schools: Growing Opportunities in Growth Industries
By 2010, the state's "Reaching Higher" plan calls for Indiana's colleges and universities to:
  •   Rank as the most affordable among peer states.
  •   Produce the equivalent of 10,000 additional bachelor's degrees per year through 2025.
  •   Be in the top half of Midwestern states in academic research and development expenditures.

The Hoosier State has seen dramatic increases in college and university enrollment in recent years. It now ranks 10th in the United States among secondary students who go on to study at Indiana universities and colleges, up from 34th in 1992.

Investments in Indiana colleges and universities called for in "Reaching Higher" are designed to attract talented and committed students and faculty and serve growing state industries such as pharmaceutical and hi-tech.

Commerce and Manufacturing Top Indiana's Employment Opportunities
With a population of 6.4 million, the state ranks number one in the most interstate highway commerce among U.S. states and also boasts three international airports and the world's second-largest FedEx hub.

Manufacturing is Indiana's state's top industry, employing one-quarter of its workforce at an average salary of $70,000. As the home of Eli Lilly and Company and other pharmaceutical companies, Indiana also has the country's second-largest share of total pharmaceutical workforce. Healthcare employs another 11 percent of the state's workers, at average annual wages of about $44,000.

Indiana's capital, Indianapolis, is also its largest city, with about 800,000 residents, and offers some of the state's best-paying jobs. Other major cities include Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and the Chicago exburbs of Gary and Hammond.
Campus Programs

  • DeVry University

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis, Merrillville

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The Art Institutes

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis, Merrillville

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • TechSkills

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • Kaplan College

     Campus Locations: Hammond, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Merrillville

    Don't wait another day to take the next step forward in your career. Kaplan College can give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Newburgh, South Bend

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • TechSkills - Medical

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • International Business College - Fort Wayne

     Campus Locations: Fort Wayne

    Need that degree, but can’t spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from International Business College.  International Business College in Fort Wayne has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 11 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 92.8% of last year’s graduates requesting placement assistance were placed in jobs with futures.

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  • International Business College - Indianapolis

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis

    Need that degree, but can’t spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from International Business College.  International Business College in Indianapolis has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat.  Choose from 10 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 100% of last year’s graduates requesting placement assistance were placed.

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  • Lincoln College of Technology

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis

    Lincoln College of Technology provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors.  Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career.

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  • Indiana Business College

     Campus Locations: Anderson, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Marion, Muncie, Terre Haute

    Indiana  Business College offers a career-focused education in fields like business, criminal justice, health sciences, information technology, and more. Lifetime employment assistance for graduates.

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  • National College

     Campus Locations: Indianapolis

    National College can prepare you for better career and a brighter future. Study with professional instructors and get the real-world skills it takes to succeed.

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Indiana Facts & Stats
State Website: http://www.in.gov/

Admission to Statehood: December 11, 1816 (19th)

Area: 94,321 km2 (38th)

Capital: Indianapolis

Population (as of 2000): 6,080,485 (14th)

Economy: Agriculture: Corn, soybeans, hogs, cattle, dairy products, eggs; Industry: Steel, electric equipment, transportation equipment, chemical products, petroleum and coal products, machinery.

Bird: Cardinal

Citizens: Hoosiers

Flower: Peony

Highest Point: Hoosier Hill, Wayne County (near Richmond in east-central Indiana) - 1,257 feet (383 m) above sea level

Major Rivers: Ohio River, Wabash River, White River, Tippecanoe River

Major Lakes: Mississinewa Lake, Lake Michigan

Motto: "The Crossroads of America"

Nickname: "The Hoosier State"

Origin of Name: Created by Congress when it created the Indiana Territory out of the Northwest Territory in 1800, it means "Land of the Indians".

Stone: Salem Limestone

Song: "On the banks of the Wabash", words and music by: Paul Dresser

Sport / Hockey: Fort Wayne Komets (UHL)

Sports / Baseball: Minor Leagues: Indianapolis Indians, South Bend Silver Hawks, Fort Wayne Wizards, Richmond Roosters

Sports / Basketball: Indiana Pacers (NBA), Indiana Fever, (WNBA)

Sports / Football: Indianapolis Colts (NFL)

Tree: Tulip Tree
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