Indiana · Computational Science

Best colleges for Computational Science in Indiana

Ranked by graduates a year

Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana University - Indianapolis and University of Notre Dame award the most Computational Science degrees and certificates in Indiana: 306, 42 and 31 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Indiana colleges offer Computational Science and award 421 degrees and certificates a year in all.

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

Institutions
10
offering CIP 30.30
States offered
31
with a program page
Degrees / yr
421
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,155
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Data Scientists
$98,340
BLS OEWS May 2025

10 institutions offering Computational Science in Indiana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public
—30680%——
2Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public
—4254%——
3University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Private not-for-profit
—3195%$19,452—
4Ball State University
Muncie Public
—1862%——
5Valparaiso University
Valparaiso Private not-for-profit
—870%$20,155—
6Indiana University - East
Richmond Public
—540%——
7Indiana University - Southeast
New Albany Public
—439%——
8Indiana University - Kokomo
Kokomo Public
—346%——
9Indiana University - South Bend
South Bend Public
—340%——
10Indiana University - Northwest
Gary Public
—137%——

Colleges awarding the most Computational Science degrees in Indiana

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public
306Not reported
2Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public
42Not reported
3University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Private not-for-profit
31Not reported
4Ball State University
Muncie Public
18Not reported
5Valparaiso University
Valparaiso Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
6Indiana University - East
Richmond Public
5Not reported
7Indiana University - Southeast
New Albany Public
4Not reported
8Indiana University - Kokomo
Kokomo Public
3Not reported
9Indiana University - South Bend
South Bend Public
3Not reported
10Indiana University - Northwest
Gary Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
3,580
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$98,340
median $91,470
Best-paying metro
$103,900
Columbus, IN

Related careers

Data Scientists
$98,340 avg · 3,580 jobs
Computer Occupations, All Other
$88,200 avg · 3,340 jobs
Computer Programmers
$98,340 avg · 1,520 jobs
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$104,750 avg · 1,240 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computational Science programs in Indiana.

Which Indiana colleges award the most Computational Science degrees?+

Indiana University - Bloomington (306 graduates a year), Indiana University - Indianapolis (42 graduates a year) and University of Notre Dame (31 graduates a year) award the most Computational Science degrees and certificates in Indiana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Indiana colleges offer Computational Science.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Indiana is $98,340 (median $91,470), across about 3,580 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Computational Science program?+

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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