City Rankings
Best Colleges in Indianapolis, Indiana
Top colleges in Indianapolis ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 9
Avg grad earnings: $53,335
Top Colleges in Indianapolis
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler University #265 national | $77,235 |
| 2 | Indiana University-Indianapolis #700 national | $55,198 |
| 3 | Marian University #779 national | $58,759 |
| 4 | University of Indianapolis #905 national | $53,610 |
| 5 | Ivy Tech Community College #1678 national | $37,186 |
| 6 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis | $72,424 |
| 7 | Horizon University | $65,875 |
| 8 | Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis | $37,186 |
| 9 | Martin University | $22,544 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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