Best Online Human Resources Programs in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

Indianapolis, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs, with tuition ranging from $5,154 to $34,891 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 human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $135,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Human Resources Schools to Indianapolis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human resources 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:

  • 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.

#1

Horizon University

Indianapolis, IN 0.9 miles from Indianapolis BOC Score 73.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,875
Avg net price $22,285/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,840
Out‑of‑state$9,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

American College of Education

Indianapolis, IN 0.9 miles from Indianapolis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 1.6 miles from Indianapolis 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

Martin University

Indianapolis, IN 2.7 miles from Indianapolis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Marian University

Indianapolis, IN 3.9 miles from Indianapolis BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,759
Avg net price $24,018/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Christian Theological Seminary

Indianapolis, IN 4.2 miles from Indianapolis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN 4.4 miles from Indianapolis BOC Score 73.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,235
Avg net price $36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 4.6 miles from Indianapolis BOC Score 51.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,610
Avg net price $21,602/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Resources 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Human Resources Specialist$67,300Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$70,324
Human Resources Manager$135,770Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$141,870
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$69,390Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$72,508
Training and Development Specialist$65,000Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$67,921

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

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human resources schools are near Indianapolis, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs near Indianapolis. The closest is Indiana University-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global (56.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human resources roles near Indianapolis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles near Indianapolis are: Human Resources Manager ($135,770), Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist ($69,390), Human Resources Specialist ($67,300). 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 human resources 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 Indianapolis

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.