Indianapolis, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $35,640 to $49,098 per year for indexed programs. Indianapolis has a population of about 1,550,488. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $159,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Indianapolis
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Indianapolis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Indianapolis 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Indianapolis.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,198
Avg net price
$11,668/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 97
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,186
Avg net price
$7,258/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,154
Out‑of‑state$9,935
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Indianapolis
Indianapolis 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Civil Engineer | $101,830 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $106,405 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,210 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $108,892 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,680 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $103,114 |
| Chemical Engineer | $118,010 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $123,312 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $112,140 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $117,179 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $120,060 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $125,455 |
| Environmental Engineer | $87,470 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $91,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $159,640 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $166,813 |
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.
Indianapolis at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Marion County | 8,890 workers, 658 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Indianapolis-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Lawrence, IN – 10.3 mi away (47,866 pop)
- Greenwood, IN – 12.3 mi away (56,545 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 13.0 mi away (91,065 pop)
- Brownsburg, IN – 13.2 mi away (25,408 pop)
- Plainfield, IN – 13.2 mi away (31,409 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Indianapolis, IN?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Indianapolis are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Indianapolis?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Indianapolis are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($159,640), Biomedical Engineer ($120,060), Chemical Engineer ($118,010). 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 Lawrence instead of Indianapolis?
Lawrence, IN is 10.3 miles from Indianapolis and has its own set of local 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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Data verified: July 23, 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.
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