Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Bloomington, IN (2026)

Bloomington, Indiana has 14 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $10,258 to $58,649 per year for indexed programs. Bloomington has a population of about 78,791. Median household income is $48,918 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bloomington, IN metro area, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Bloomington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Bloomington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bloomington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bloomington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 46.1 miles from Bloomington BOC Score 60.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN 51.7 miles from Bloomington BOC Score 47.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,387
Avg net price $10,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 92.8 miles from Bloomington BOC Score 63.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,833
Avg net price $14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 154.3 miles from Bloomington BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,872
Avg net price $13,171/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,532
Out‑of‑state$22,887
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana computer engineering page.


Computer Engineering Wages Near Bloomington

Bloomington is part of the Bloomington, IN metro area (BLS area code 14020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer Hardware Engineer$98,350IN statewide$103,417
Electronics Engineer$112,200IN statewide$117,981
Software Developer$99,990Bloomington, IN$105,142
Computer Network Architect$131,620Bloomington, IN$138,402

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Bloomington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population78,791Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,918Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Bloomington, IN?

Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Bloomington. The closest is Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, IN (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Anderson University (80.0 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles near Bloomington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Bloomington are: Computer Network Architect ($131,620), Electronics Engineer ($112,200), Software Developer ($99,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Bloomington?

Columbus, IN is 32.5 miles from Bloomington and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bloomington an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Bloomington’s median household income of $48,918 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Bloomington

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bloomington:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.