Cheapest Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Colleges in Indiana

Indiana University-Kokomo offers the state's most affordable health services program at $6,276 net cost, while Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College reaches $43,465 at the high end. This seven-fold price difference reflects Indiana's mix of accessible public options and specialized private institutions. The state's healthcare industry, anchored by major employers like Eli Lilly and Indiana University Health, creates steady demand for allied health graduates. Purdue University Global leads in post-graduation earnings at $35,394, while acceptance rates across the 13 programs range from Purdue's competitive 52.7% to nearly universal admission at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne.

Programs

$6,276 – $43,465

Net Price Range

$33,550

Avg. Program Earnings

60.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, Indiana	$6,276	$8,179	44.7%	85.8%
2	Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, Indiana	$8,364	$8,179	35.7%	86.9%
3	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	$8,463	$8,419	44.0%	72.8%
4	Purdue University Global West Lafayette, Indiana	$12,267	$10,110	47.6%
5	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$13,945	$9,992	83.1%	52.7%
6	Ball State University Muncie, Indiana	$15,898	$10,758	63.3%	69.0%
7	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana	$20,361	$35,420	60.7%	98.1%
8	Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana	$21,583	$46,588	67.0%	94.2%
9	Franklin College Franklin, Indiana	$22,762	$37,350	63.4%	92.9%
10	Marian University Indianapolis, Indiana	$23,594	$39,100	60.9%	93.8%
11	Taylor University Upland, Indiana	$24,327	$39,104	76.6%	74.6%
12	Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana	$38,472	$45,980	80.2%	82.1%
13	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana	$43,465	$33,490	52.3%	78.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Indiana University-Kokomo's health services program so affordable?

The program costs just $6,276 net annually, benefiting from Indiana's public university funding and the school's focus on regional accessibility. Students graduate with median debt of $19,414, well below many private alternatives in the state.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private health programs?

Private institutions generally outperform public schools in completion rates, with Butler University leading at 80.2%. However, Indiana University-South Bend graduates only 35.7% of students, the lowest rate among all 13 programs.

Does Purdue University Global justify its higher cost with better outcomes?

Global charges $12,267 net annually but delivers the highest graduate earnings at $35,394. The program also maintains a strong 47.6% graduation rate despite serving many non-traditional students.

Where do health services graduates find employment in Indiana?

Major healthcare systems like Indiana University Health and pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly provide primary employment opportunities. The state's manufacturing base also creates demand for occupational health and safety specialists.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.