Best Business Administration, Management and Operations Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 29 colleges offering Business Administration, Management and Operations programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 2,997 recent graduates. Graduates in Indiana earn $45,309 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $42,534, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

29
Schools in IN
$45,309
IN Avg. Earnings
$42,534
National Avg.
1309
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Business Administration, Management and Operations in Indiana

Public Schools (8)
$43,244
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (17)
$45,950
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,706 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Business Administration, Management and Operations Schools in Indiana, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Purdue University-Main Campus logo

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$54,238
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $52,702
Graduates: 410
Acceptance: 50.3%
#2
Valparaiso University logo

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private

$48,432
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $44,544
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 92.2%
#3
Franklin College logo

Franklin College

Franklin, IN · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 70.6%
#4
Taylor University logo

Taylor University

Upland, IN · Private

$46,790
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $51,368
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 76.1%
#5
Ball State University logo

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$48,823
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $53,024
Graduates: 55
Acceptance: 71.6%
#6
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion logo

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Private

$52,044
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $48,619
Graduates: 232
Acceptance: 82.2%
#7
I

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN ·

$52,044
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $48,619
Graduates: 232
Acceptance: N/A
#8
Saint Mary's College logo

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN · Private

$53,537
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,091
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 81.1%
#9
Indiana University-Indianapolis logo

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$48,265
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $42,663
Graduates: 61
Acceptance: 81.4%
#10
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne logo

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Private

$46,478
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,510
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 97.6%
#11
Indiana State University logo

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

$37,208
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,830
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 91.5%
#12
Grace College and Theological Seminary logo

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN · Private

$43,240
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $45,173
Graduates: 61
Acceptance: 80.8%
#13
P

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN ·

$45,547
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $47,866
Graduates: 806
Acceptance: N/A
#14
Indiana Institute of Technology logo

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN · Private

$43,178
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $50,522
Graduates: 116
Acceptance: 56.9%
#15
I

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN ·

$43,178
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $50,522
Graduates: 116
Acceptance: N/A
#16
Manchester University logo

Manchester University

North Manchester, IN · Private

$36,848
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,944
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 91.3%
#17
Indiana University-East logo

Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 71.2%
#18
University of Indianapolis logo

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Private

$45,618
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $44,675
Graduates: 95
Acceptance: 72.8%
#19
Purdue University Fort Wayne logo

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public

$36,668
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,451
Graduates: 83
Acceptance: 85.7%
#20
Earlham College logo

Earlham College

Richmond, IN · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,096
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 74.2%
#21
Huntington University logo

Huntington University

Huntington, IN · Private

$36,848
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,906
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 71.2%
#22
Oakland City University logo

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN · Private

$44,933
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,412
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 68.2%
#23
Purdue University Northwest logo

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

$39,214
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,277
Graduates: 108
Acceptance: 70.6%
#24
Trine University logo

Trine University

Angola, IN · Private

$47,729
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,337
Graduates: 79
Acceptance: 84.7%
#25
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses logo

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN · Private

$47,729
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,337
Graduates: 79
Acceptance: 21.6%
#26
University of Southern Indiana logo

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN · Public

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,007
Graduates: 121
Acceptance: 94.7%
#27
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College logo

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,336
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 76.1%
#28
University of Evansville logo

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN · Private

$57,556
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,140
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 77.6%
#29
C

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Whiting, IN ·

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,531
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Business Administration, Management and Operations in Indiana?
Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Business Administration, Management and Operations in Indiana with median graduate earnings of $54,238 within two years of graduation. There are 29 schools offering Business Administration, Management and Operations programs in the state.
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates earn in Indiana?
Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates in Indiana earn an average of $45,309 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $42,534 for this major.
What is the hardest Business Administration, Management and Operations school to get into in Indiana?
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is the most selective Business Administration, Management and Operations program in Indiana with an acceptance rate of 21.6%. The average acceptance rate across Business Administration, Management and Operations programs in the state is 75.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Business Administration, Management and Operations in Indiana?
In Indiana, private Business Administration, Management and Operations programs produce average earnings of $45,950 vs $43,244 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 17 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.