Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Marion, IN (2026)

Marion, Indiana has 21 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $7,728 to $47,560 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 28,216. In Indiana, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $124,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Marion

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

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 27.7 miles from Marion 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

#2

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 48.6 miles from Marion 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

#3

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 60.1 miles from Marion 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

#4

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN 118.7 miles from Marion 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

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


Computer Engineering Wages Near Marion

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Computer Hardware Engineer$98,350
Electronics Engineer$112,200
Software Developer$105,920
Computer Network Architect$124,190

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Marion. The closest is Taylor University in Upland, IN (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Indianapolis (63.2 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in Indiana are: Computer Network Architect ($124,190), Electronics Engineer ($112,200), Software Developer ($105,920). Wages for Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kokomo instead of Marion?

Kokomo, IN is 25.2 miles from Marion 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.

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 Marion

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

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.