Best FinTech Schools Near LaPorte, IN (2026)

LaPorte, Indiana has 54 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,176 to $70,662 per year for indexed programs. LaPorte has a population of about 21,732. In the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $98,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to LaPorte

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

#1

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 19.8 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,191
Avg net price $18,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 25.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 83.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $99,980
Avg net price $26,780/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 25.7 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,947
Avg net price $8,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN 39.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 50.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,318
Avg net price $6,079/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,675
Out‑of‑state$16,094
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN 53.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 56.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $19,932/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,200
Out‑of‑state$31,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Manchester University

North Manchester, IN 64.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 46.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,504
Avg net price $18,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Huntington University

Huntington, IN 80.3 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,672
Avg net price $19,310/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,870
Out‑of‑state$31,870
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN 80.3 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,596
Avg net price $7,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near LaPorte

LaPorte is part of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area (BLS area code 33140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Financial and Investment Analyst$81,760IN statewide$89,160
Software Developer$98,510Michigan City-La Porte, IN$107,426
Data Scientist$91,470IN statewide$99,749

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.


LaPorte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near LaPorte, IN?

Our directory has 54 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near LaPorte. The closest is Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College (49.4 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles near LaPorte?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles near LaPorte are: Software Developer ($98,510), Data Scientist ($91,470), Financial and Investment Analyst ($81,760). 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 La Porte instead of LaPorte?

La Porte, IN is 0.2 miles from LaPorte and has its own set of local financial technology 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 LaPorte

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

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.