Indiana · Education

Best colleges for Education in Indiana

Ranked by graduate earnings

Butler University, Indiana University - Bloomington and Indiana University - South Bend award the most Education degrees and certificates in Indiana: 81, 20 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Indiana colleges offer Education and award 112 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Education program, specifically categorized as 'Education, Other', focuses on instructional content that encompasses a variety of teaching methodologies and educational theories. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 13.99
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
112
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$62,846
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$35,696
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$73,610
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

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
1Butler University
Indianapolis Private not-for-profit · Graduate degree
$62,8468180%$35,696$23,500

Colleges awarding the most Education degrees in Indiana

Top 4 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)
1Butler University
Indianapolis Private not-for-profit
81$62,846
2Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public
20Not reported
3Indiana University - South Bend
South Bend Public
1Not reported
4Indiana University - East
Richmond Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Indiana colleges offering Education
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
American College of Education (Online)IndianapolisPrivate for-profit9

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1081).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,090
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

What Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
1,830
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,610
median $66,150
Best-paying metro
$73,900
Terre Haute, IN

Related careers

Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$73,610 avg · 1,830 jobs
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
$58,760 avg · 960 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Education programs in Indiana.

Which Indiana colleges award the most Education degrees?+

Butler University (81 graduates a year), Indiana University - Bloomington (20 graduates a year) and Indiana University - South Bend (1 graduate a year) award the most Education degrees and certificates in Indiana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Indiana colleges offer Education.

Which Education program in Indiana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Butler University tops the list at $62,846. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Indiana is $73,610 (median $66,150), across about 1,830 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Education program?+

The Education program, specifically categorized as 'Education, Other', focuses on instructional content that encompasses a variety of teaching methodologies and educational theories. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, learning strategies, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Education Teachers, Postsecondary?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 5,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional 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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