Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Brownsburg, IN (2026)

Brownsburg, Indiana has 14 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $9,992 to $58,649 per year for indexed programs. Brownsburg has a population of about 30,310. Median household income is $105,435 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $130,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Brownsburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Brownsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 11.7 miles from Brownsburg 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

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 57.3 miles from Brownsburg 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN 59.9 miles from Brownsburg 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 111.1 miles from Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg

Brownsburg is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). 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$102,880Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$107,503
Electronics Engineer$108,350Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$113,218
Software Developer$106,870Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$111,672
Computer Network Architect$130,680Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$136,552

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.


Brownsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,310Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$105,435Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Brownsburg. The closest is Butler University in Indianapolis, IN (11.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana State University (60.0 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Brownsburg are: Computer Network Architect ($130,680), Electronics Engineer ($108,350), Software Developer ($106,870). 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 Plainfield instead of Brownsburg?

Plainfield, IN is 9.2 miles from Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Brownsburg’s median household income of $105,435 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg

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

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.