Best Space Studies Schools Near Indiana, PA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Indiana, Pennsylvania has 3 accredited schools offering space studies programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Indiana has a population of about 14,170. Median household income is $44,784 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $210,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Indiana

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Indiana, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Indiana 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 Indiana. 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

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 43.1 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 68.8 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA 120.5 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,210
Avg net price $19,140/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA 154.5 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,124
Avg net price $36,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 198.0 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Villanova University

Villanova, PA 204.9 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,423
Avg net price $43,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA 206.4 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
73.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,257
Avg net price $23,149/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA 206.5 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
65.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,217
Avg net price $31,759/yr
Tuition
In‑state$65,920
Out‑of‑state$65,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Space Studies Wages Near Indiana

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $210,990
Aerospace Engineers $133,940
Natural Sciences Managers $137,900
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $75,890
Engineers, All Other $108,950
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,650
Physical Scientists, All Other $134,780

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.

Indiana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,170 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,784 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Indiana, PA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Indiana. The closest is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA (43.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Youngstown State University (84.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Physicists ($210,990), Natural Sciences Managers ($137,900), Physical Scientists, All Other ($134,780). Wages for Indiana workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Indiana?

Johnstown, PA is 23.9 miles from Indiana and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Indiana an affordable place to study space studies?

Indiana’s median household income of $44,784 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Indiana while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Indiana

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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