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Best Colleges in South Bend, Indiana
Top colleges in South Bend ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $51,519
Top Colleges in South Bend
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-South Bend #2146 national | $44,947 |
| 2 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic South Bend | $72,424 |
| 3 | Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart | $37,186 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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