Best Online IT Programs in Indiana (2027)

Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.

The 11 Best Online IT Programs in Indiana for 2027

1. No.1 #4of 31 in IT associate

   MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis

   IT Network Administration and Security, AAS

   • Indianapolis, IN
   • Private for-profit
   • Fully online
   • Associate

   Certification prep sits at the center of the AAS in IT Network Administration and Security at MyComputerCareer's Indianapolis, Indiana, campus. Exam targets span CompTIA (A+, Security+, Network+), Cisco CCENT, Microsoft MCP and the Certified Ethical Hacker.

   The schedule holds twelve courses plus five general education classes. Subjects range from IP routing and networking devices to server administration and operating systems, with cyber security, data analysis and coding on the list too. The school is a private for-profit institution and offers the program online as well as on campus, with live instruction in real time. Students who want exposure to many vendors' exams in one associate degree will find the training spans Cisco, Microsoft and CompTIA paths.

   Program cost

   $50,087full program

   Graduation rate

   69%school-wide

   Graduates in this field

   372023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   ACCETAccrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training

   Format

   Live classes

   Prepares for

   CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Server+ and others (CEH, CCNA, CySA+, Linux Essentials listed)

   Visit MyComputerCareer’s AAS in Network Admin and Security → Compare
2. No.2 #15of 57 in IT bachelor’s

   Ball State University

   Computer and Information Technology, BS

   • Muncie, IN
   • Public
   • Fully online
   • Bachelor’s

   Scrum Master, network and systems engineer, IT project manager and director of technology are among the job titles tied to this Ball State Online degree, offered from Muncie. The degree comes in a BA version and a BS version, and the program carries a STEM designation.

   The major takes 62 credits, delivered 100% online. A foundation in IT concepts, theories and practices leads to designing, implementing and administering secured systems and networks. Linux, technology automation and datacenter virtualization sit beside cloud computing and cybersecurity, and on the networking side the work covers both wired and wireless infrastructures, plus project management. Coursework aligns with AWS and VMware. Hands-on, practical projects build those skills so they can be put to use in a current or future career.

   Online tuition

   $578 per credit$346 in state

   Graduation rate

   62%school-wide

   Graduates in this field

   222023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLCHigher Learning Commission

   Prepares for

   AWS, VMware

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3. No.3 #22of 57 in IT bachelor’s

   Purdue University Global

   Information Technology, BS

   • West Lafayette, IN
   • Public
   • Fully online
   • Bachelor’s

   A 3-week trial period lets you try this Purdue University Global bachelor's before committing, and the ExcelTrack option lets you move faster through topics you already know. The school is based in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the degree is 100% online with multiple start dates.

   The program is 34 courses and 180 quarter credits: 9 core, 17 major and 8 elective. Technology Infrastructure, Website Development and Network Security Concepts are among the sample courses. The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits it, and optional embedded micro-credentials are available. Weekly course effort runs 15 to 18 hours and an average of 4 years to finish. Passed certification exams and military training may earn credit. Entry means a high school graduate or GED holder completing orientation before classes.

   Online tuition

   $371 per credit$66,780 total for 180 credits

   Credits

   180quarter credits

   Graduation rate

   50%school-wide

   Graduates in this field

   612023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLC, ABET, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission

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4. No.4 #31of 57 in IT bachelor’s

   Purdue University Global

   Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing and Solutions

   • West Lafayette, IN
   • Public
   • Fully online
   • Bachelor’s

   Entrants need a high school diploma, a GED or an equivalent credential for this online cloud computing bachelor's, while a no-cost, 3-week trial lets newcomers sit in on classes first. Classes are 100% online, several start dates run each year, and servicemembers and veterans can run a military transfer credit estimator. It suits people coming back to move an IT career forward.

   The degree totals 180 quarter credits across 34 courses: 9 core, 16 major and 9 elective. Sample courses range from cloud scripting and application development to advanced cloud security, services management and migration of data and applications, with virtual IT labs for practice. Study also reaches artificial intelligence, cloud security and blockchain. The curriculum is a foundation for the MCSE in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, the MCSA in Linux on Azure and the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam.

   Online tuition

   $371 per credit$66,780 total for 180 credits

   Credits

   180quarter credits

   Graduation rate

   50%school-wide

   Graduates in this field

   342023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission

   Prepares for

   CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

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5. No.5 #22of 31 in IT associate

   Purdue University Global

   Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology

   • West Lafayette, IN
   • Public
   • Fully online
   • Associate

   A 3-week trial lets you sample classes first, and Purdue Global, based in West Lafayette, runs this online associate degree with multiple start dates through the year. Plan on 15 to 18 hours of effort each week. Admission needs a high school diploma, GED or equivalent plus orientation, and credit for military training is possible.

   The curriculum is 18 courses and 90 quarter credits: 4 core, 9 major and 5 elective. Students build skills in installing and maintaining networks, managing databases, creating software applications, building websites and troubleshooting hardware and software. Courses such as Information Technology Concepts and Networking Concepts anchor the plan, two optional micro-credentials come embedded in the degree, and the credits can lay groundwork for a bachelor's degree later.

   Online tuition

   $371 per credit$33,390 total for 90 credits

   Credits

   90quarter credits

   Graduation rate

   50%school-wide

   Median earnings

   $45,4751 year after

   Graduates in this field

   3982023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission

   Visit Purdue Global’s AAS in Information Technology → Compare
6. No.6 #20of 26 in cybersecurity

   Purdue University Global

   Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

   • West Lafayette, IN
   • Public
   • Fully online
   • Cybersecurity bachelor’s

   Concentration choice stands out in Purdue Global's online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity: supply chain management and logistics, artificial intelligence, CISSP preparation, data management, game development, or software development using Python. The program is ABET accredited and 100% online, from a school based in West Lafayette, Indiana.

   Across 34 courses (9 core, 16 major, 9 elective) and 180 quarter credits, coursework includes Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking and Python Programming, along with Network Security and Intrusion Detection and Response. Average completion is about 4 years at 15 to 18 hours of weekly effort. Servicemembers and veterans can use PME2Degree for credit, a 3-week trial period lets new students sample classes, and ExcelTrack can speed some students up. Admission requires only a high school diploma or the equivalent.

   Online tuition

   $371 per credit$66,780 total for 180 credits

   Credits

   180quarter credits

   Graduation rate

   50%school-wide

   Median earnings

   $61,3441 year after

   Graduates in this field

   3382023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLC, ABET, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission

   Visit Purdue Global’s BS in Cybersecurity → Compare
7. No.7 #23of 31 in IT associate

   Ivy Tech Community College

   Cloud Technologies, AAS

   • Indianapolis, IN
   • Public
   • Fully online
   • Associate

   Ivy Tech Community College, headquartered in Indianapolis, packages this Cloud Technologies AAS as a 100% online route for learners at every level. The 60 hours split into 15 general education credits, 28 technical core credits, 15 statewide elective credits, a capstone and a student success course.

   Vendor exams fall within reach: CompTIA Security+, Network+ and A+ plus AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect Associate. The degree is designed for all levels, so prior cloud experience is not assumed. Graduates can earn those certifications as part of the program of study, then start work right away or transfer to a bachelor's program at a partner school. Admission paperwork is free, begins with the online general application, and student-account instructions arrive after acceptance.

   Online tuition

   $348.97 per credit$178.38 in state · $20,938 total for 60 credits

   Credits

   60

   Graduation rate

   40%school-wide

   Graduates in this field

   242023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission

   Format

   Courses from 8 weeks

   Prepares for

   CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

   Visit Ivy Tech’s AAS in Cloud Technologies → Compare
8. No.8 #24of 31 in IT associate

   Vincennes University

   Information Technology 5510, A.S. Transfer

   • Vincennes, IN
   • Public
   • Fully online
   • Associate

   Indiana residents pay a lower online rate than out-of-state students for distance-education courses at Vincennes University, which charges per credit hour. This Information Technology 5510 degree is an Associate of Science for transfer, offered at the Vincennes campus and fully online.

   Coursework spans gaming, programming, cybersecurity and web design in small classes. Credits are meant to carry on to a bachelor's: the B.S. Technology program accepts students who have completed a relevant A.S. degree from an accredited institution. Institutional accreditation comes from the Higher Learning Commission, and classes stay small enough for full participation in discussions.

   Online tuition

   $314.18 per credit$251.54 in state

   Graduation rate

   39%school-wide

   Graduates in this field

   162023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission

   Visit Vincennes’s AS in Information Technology → Compare
9. No.9 #28of 31 in IT associate

   Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

   Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology

   • Marion, IN
   • Private nonprofit
   • Fully online
   • Associate

   Working adults get schedule flexibility here: Indiana Wesleyan University, based in Marion, runs this associate degree fully online with no residency or in-person requirement. New start dates come around every two months.

   Courses are accelerated, typically five to six weeks long. Transfer credits and pacing move the finish line, which usually lands between 20 and 24 months. The degree totals 60 hours, with a 33-hour major, 15 of which must be earned at the university. Topics include IT support, software development, databases and web development, with preparation for key industry certification exams. A GED or regular high school diploma, with proof, is the entry requirement. Short courses and frequent starts suit adults balancing work with study.

   Online tuition

   $325 per credit$19,500 total for 60 credits

   Credits

   60

   Graduation rate

   35%school-wide

   Median earnings

   $46,5411 year after

   Graduates in this field

   82023-24, all formats

   Accreditation

   HLCHigher Learning Commission

   Format

   Self-paced, courses from 6 weeks

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10. No.10 #30of 37 in IT master’s

    Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

    Information Technology Leadership, MS

    • Marion, IN
    • Private nonprofit
    • Fully online
    • Master’s

    This online master's from Indiana Wesleyan, based in Marion, Indiana, targets IT leadership and suits technologists heading toward management. Coursework teaches students to judge information systems infrastructure against organizational problems, pick vendors, negotiate contracts and compare domestic with international outsourcing.

    Core courses include Information Systems Strategy and Policy, a consulting, contracting and outsourcing course, a global-context organizational leadership course and an applied capstone, across 36 credit hours. Students also learn to apply security, regulation and compliance rules to the systems an organization runs. A faith perspective and ethical leadership framework run through the program, with Christ-centered support for online students. Graduates are prepared to step into management as an IT director, senior leader or executive, whether in cybersecurity, operations, infrastructure or development.

    Online tuition

    $590 per credit$21,240 total for 36 credits

    Credits

    36

    Graduation rate

    35%school-wide

    Graduates in this field

    872023-24, all formats

    Accreditation

    HLCHigher Learning Commission

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11. No.11 #34of 37 in IT master’s

    Purdue University Global

    Information Technology, MS

    • West Lafayette, IN
    • Public
    • Fully online
    • Master’s

    A bachelor's degree is the entry requirement for this master's in IT, and career-changers and people from IT-related backgrounds are also eligible. Study is 100% online, multiple start dates are offered, and completed IT certification exams may earn credit toward the degree.

    The curriculum totals 60 quarter credits, drawn from 10 core and 5 elective courses, and connects technology, communications and business through learning labs that mimic on-the-job situations. Five concentrations are available: AWS cloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics and project management. The cybersecurity track includes cryptography, computer forensics, network defense, ethical hacking and IT security auditing. Instructors are practicing professionals with extensive IT experience.

    Online tuition

    $420 per credit$25,200 total for 60 credits

    Credits

    60quarter credits

    Graduation rate

    50%school-wide

    Median earnings

    $84,1331 year after

    Graduates in this field

    2172023-24, all formats

    Accreditation

    HLC, CAE-CD schoolHigher Learning Commission

    Visit Purdue Global’s MS in Information Technology → Compare

How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in Indiana

Published online rates at schools based in Indiana run from $178 to $590 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. For the eight programs that publish both a rate and a credit total, the full degree costs an Indiana resident $10,703 at the low end and $66,780 at the high end, against a national median of $41,760 across every ranked program. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.

Online IT Bachelor's Degrees in Indiana

Four bachelor's programs are based in Indiana: the Computer and Information Technology, BS at Ball State University, the Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing and Solutions at Purdue University Global, the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Purdue University Global and the Information Technology, BS at Purdue University Global. Total tuition for an Indiana resident runs from $66,780 (Purdue University Global) to $66,780 (Purdue University Global), against a median of $59,580 for every bachelor's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT bachelor's degree rankings.

Online IT Master's Degrees in Indiana

Two master's programs are based in Indiana: the Information Technology Leadership, MS at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global and the Information Technology, MS at Purdue University Global. Total tuition for an Indiana resident runs from $21,240 (Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global) to $25,200 (Purdue University Global), against a median of $23,115 for every master's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT master's degree rankings.

Online IT Associate Degrees in Indiana

Five associate programs are based in Indiana: the Cloud Technologies, AAS at Ivy Tech Community College, the Information Technology 5510, A.S. Transfer at Vincennes University, the IT Network Administration and Security, AAS at MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis, the Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global and the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology at Purdue University Global. Total tuition for an Indiana resident runs from $10,703 (Ivy Tech Community College) to $33,390 (Purdue University Global), against a median of $21,269 for every associate program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT associate degree rankings.

Tuition Discounts for Indiana Residents

State Aid for Indiana Residents

The Frank O’Bannon Grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is a state grant for residents. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.

In-State Online Tuition in Indiana

Three public programs based in Indiana charge online students who live in Indiana less per credit than students from other states. The biggest gap is in the Cloud Technologies, AAS at Ivy Tech Community College: $10,703 in total for an Indiana resident against $20,938 for everyone else, a difference of $10,235. How schools decide who counts as a resident.

Regional Tuition Exchanges for Indiana Students

One exchange reaches Indiana. Ask each school whether its online IT programs take part.

• Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP, run by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact): no more than 150% of in-state tuition at public schools, and 10% off at private ones, for the programs each campus opens.

Online IT Programs Near Indiana

Ohio has six programs, Illinois has three programs, Kentucky has three programs and Michigan has three programs.

• Ohio 6
• Illinois 3
• Kentucky 3
• Michigan 3

Indiana Programs in Our National Rankings

IT Jobs and Salaries in Indiana

Indiana’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $142,040; Indiana’s lowest is $56,510, for help desk technicians. Indiana’s largest IT group: 13,540 help desk technicians.

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Indiana statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

No Indiana role tops the U.S. median; nearest: $73,100 for network support specialists (−4%). Weakest in Indiana: information security analysts, at $101,420 (−21%).

Next in Indiana: computer systems analysts (9,660 jobs, $98,810) and IT managers (8,060 jobs, $142,040). In Indiana, bachelor’s-level roles are 60% of IT jobs; Indiana students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Indiana: help desk technicians (13,540 jobs, $56,510) and network support specialists (5,030 jobs, $73,100). For those Indiana roles, see online IT associate degrees.

Help desk work, the usual way in, has a $56,510 median in Indiana.

IT Pay by Metro Area in Indiana

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $103,170.

Indiana IT Pay vs. Neighboring States

Every bordering state pays network and computer systems administrators more than Indiana does.

IT Job Concentration in Indiana

21.1 of every thousand jobs in Indiana are in computer occupations, against 0.0 nationally.

Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Cybersecurity Jobs in Indiana

Indiana’s labor market office projects the job to grow 39.3% from 2024 to 2034, with about 250 openings a year.

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in Indiana: The Industries Behind Them

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

IT Job Growth in Indiana Through 2034

Indiana’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 39.3% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -1.8%. Across the nine IT jobs below, it expects about 3,320 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.

State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from Indiana’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in Indiana

The lowest resident total in Indiana is $10,703, at Ivy Tech Community College. Largest IT occupation: 13,540 computer user support specialists.

Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

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