Compare 13 Informatics. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $72,701.
With top graduates earning $118,767, Informatics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $46K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The data puts University of Notre Dame first, with Informatics graduates earning $118,767. Butler University follows at $93,188, while Purdue's program delivers $84,996. The average across Indiana's 13 programs is $72,701, yet these top performers demonstrate how program quality drives outcomes regardless of overall school reputation.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $118,767 | 128 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good |
| #2 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $93,188 | 13 | $26,000 | Excellent | $52,434 | Manageable |
| #3 | $84,996 | 185 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #4 | $79,394 | 497 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $78,397 | 154 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | |
| #6 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $69,101 | 18 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Manageable |
| #7 | $68,968 | 18 | $20,105 | Excellent | $13,626 | Good | |
| #8 | $67,750 | 21 | $26,391 | Good | $12,484 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $61,699 | 31 | $21,229 | Excellent | $14,984 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $60,771 | 10 | $21,500 | Excellent | $12,362 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $59,988 | 8 | $19,684 | Excellent | $10,909 | Good | |
| #12 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $59,410 | 44 | $24,000 | Good | $17,049 | Manageable |
| #13 | $42,682 | 15 | $16,961 | Good | $11,210 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
