Best General Studies Schools Near Auburn, IN (2026)

Auburn, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $9,532 to $26,033 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $108,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest General Studies Schools to Auburn

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 17.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.6 BOC Score
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: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN 18.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,165
Avg net price $15,788/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Trine University

Angola, IN 18.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,165
Avg net price $25,355/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN 20.2 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
28.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,327
Avg net price $20,473/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,896
Out‑of‑state$9,896
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 20.3 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,362
Avg net price $18,196/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Huntington University

Huntington, IN 39.7 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
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: 62

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN 40.5 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.3 BOC Score
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: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Goshen College

Goshen, IN 42.2 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,943
Avg net price $14,493/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,890
Out‑of‑state$38,890
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


General Studies Wages Near Auburn

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $108,170
Management Analysts $95,560
Human Resources Specialists $65,600
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,700
Writers and Authors $75,820
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,880
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,490
Social and Community Service Managers $73,940

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.


Auburn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,464 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,339 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Auburn, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Auburn. The closest is Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN (17.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (20.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in Indiana are: General and Operations Managers ($108,170), Management Analysts ($95,560), Writers and Authors ($75,820). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?

Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Auburn an affordable place to study general studies?

Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn 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 Auburn

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

Data verified: September 5, 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.