Best Computer Science Colleges in Indiana (2026)
Updated
This page ranks the 18 Computer Science programs in Indiana by median earnings of Computer Science graduates four years after completing. University of Notre Dame leads the list with median earnings of $142,970 for its graduates four years after completing.
Across the 16 schools with a published figure, earnings range from $142,970 to $28,212, with a median of $92,768. For 1 of the 18 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.
Public institutions account for 10 of the 18 schools and private nonprofits for 8. Indiana University-Kokomo posts the lowest average net price at $3,968.
University of Notre Dame reports the highest six-year completion rate, graduating 95% of its students within six years, while Purdue University-Main Campus ranks 87th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Median Computer Science Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN | $142,970 | $26,780 | $7,244 | 11.3% |
| University of Notre Dame reports $142,970 in median earnings for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and its 11% admission rate is the lowest on this list. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (140 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (5 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($142,970) | |||||
| 2 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Terre Haute, IN | $123,753 | $42,513 | $36,843 | 76.9% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ranks 2nd on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 78% and an average net price of $42,513. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (94 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($123,753) | |||||
| 3 | DePauw University · Greencastle, IN | $120,076 | $22,264 | $11,820 | 57.2% |
| Graduates of DePauw University earn a median of $120,076 four years after completing, and the school admits 57% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (41 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($120,076) | |||||
| 4 | Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN | $111,915 | $14,600 | $5,098 | 49.9% |
| Purdue University-Main Campus holds the strongest Azimuth composite rank on the page, 87th among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside median earnings of $111,915 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (439 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (259 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (233 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($146,685), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($99,896), Computer Software and Media Applications ($59,766) | |||||
| 5 | Taylor University · Upland, IN | $108,812 | $24,865 | $16,143 | 73.5% |
| Taylor University posts a six-year completion rate of 74% and an average net price of $16,143 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (14 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (8 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($108,812) | |||||
| 6 | Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN | $102,566 | $16,264 | $6,324 | 78.2% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78% of applicants and reports median earnings of $102,566 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (416 graduates), Computer Science (144 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($114,199), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($98,539) | |||||
| 7 | Indiana University-South Bend · South Bend, IN | $99,574 | $8,653 | $4,637 | 83.8% |
| An average net price of $8,653 and a six-year completion rate of 40% accompany Indiana University-South Bend's 7th position on this list. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (20 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($99,574) | |||||
| 8 | Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN | $94,111 | $18,578 | $11,043 | 89.4% |
| Valparaiso University reports median earnings of $94,111 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing and admits 89% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (22 graduates) | |||||
| 9 | Butler University · Indianapolis, IN | No published median | $36,041 | $25,278 | 85.1% |
| Butler University ranks 9th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 80% and an average net price of $25,278 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (26 graduates) | |||||
| 10 | Purdue University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN | $91,424 | $13,171 | $8,306 | 83.9% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne reports median earnings of $91,424 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $13,171. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (39 graduates), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (13 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (7 graduates) | |||||
| 11 | Indiana University-Southeast · New Albany, IN | No published median | $7,888 | $3,782 | 84.5% |
| Indiana University-Southeast ranks 11th on this list, with an average net price of $3,782 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 39%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (17 graduates), Computer and Information Sciences, General (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($102,250) | |||||
| 12 | Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN | $83,873 | $11,668 | $5,701 | 76.4% |
| A six-year completion rate of 54% and median earnings of $83,873 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing are reported by Indiana University-Indianapolis. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (157 graduates), Computer Science (88 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($94,380), Computer and Information Sciences, General ($77,983) | |||||
| 13 | Trine University · Angola, IN | $78,520 | $25,355 | $19,661 | 85.5% |
| Trine University reports median earnings of $78,520 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $25,355. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (9 graduates), Information Science/Studies (5 graduates) | |||||
| 14 | Indiana University-Kokomo · Kokomo, IN | $75,513 | $3,968 | -$583* | 86.5% |
| With an average net price of $3,968, Indiana University-Kokomo ranks 14th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 46%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (10 graduates), Computer Science (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($75,513) | |||||
| 15 | Purdue University Northwest · Hammond, IN | $69,403 | $6,079 | $1,432 | 72.4% |
| Purdue University Northwest admits 72% of applicants and shows median earnings of $69,403 for its Computer Science graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (34 graduates), Computer Science (21 graduates), Computer Software and Media Applications (15 graduates) | |||||
| 16 | Indiana State University · Terre Haute, IN | $61,424 | $10,873 | $6,455 | 80.8% |
| Indiana State University ranks 317th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Computer Science graduates earn a median of $61,424 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer and Information Sciences, General (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($61,424) | |||||
| 17 | Indiana University-Northwest · Gary, IN | $49,084 | $5,130 | $1,419 | 73.4% |
| Graduates of Indiana University-Northwest earn a median of $49,084 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $1,419 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Science (15 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Science ($49,084) | |||||
| 18 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion · Marion, IN | $28,212 | $22,866 | $19,793 | 88.9% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, a private nonprofit institution in Marion, reports median earnings of $28,212 for its Computer Science graduates two years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Software and Media Applications (7 graduates) | |||||
* Net price can be negative: when grants and scholarships exceed the listed cost of attendance, students can receive the difference as a refund for other expenses.
How this list is ordered
Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Computer Science graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Computer Science earnings cohort in Indiana appear. The figures are medians for federally aided Computer Science graduates who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after completing. For 1 of the 18 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 16 schools with a published figure. University of Notre Dame leads Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology by $19,217, and the spread from top to bottom reaches $114,758.
Job market context in Indiana
The Bureau of Labor Statistics links Computer Science graduates in Indiana to occupations such as Software Developers, Computer User Support Specialists, and Computer Systems Analysts. The median annual wage across those occupations is $87,455; a quarter of workers in those occupations earn less than $67,916. Projections for 2024 to 2034 show about 5,350 openings a year, or about 182 openings a year for every hundred graduates, with more projected openings than graduates. Projections for 2024 to 2034 put employment in those occupations about 11.5% higher. Wages and top occupations exclude management occupations; openings include them. These market figures describe the occupations linked to the field, not the graduate earnings the ranking above uses.
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