Best Degree Completion Programs in Indiana 2027

Why it ranks #1: Its online rate is $299 per credit for Indiana residents (lower than 8 other colleges on this list) and 62% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

TrineOnline handles the paperwork for you: it requests and pays for your transcripts, reviews your schooling and work experience, and schedules your courses. The Applied Management major in Business Administration turns technical training from the military, HVAC, culinary work and similar fields into credit. Up to 90 credits can transfer, new terms begin every 8 weeks, and tuition is $299 per credit hour.

Why it ranks #2: 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list) and 97% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

Indiana Wesleyan asks for at least 45 eligible transfer credits before you begin the bachelor's core of its Bachelor of Social Work. The degree totals 120 semester credits and requires 400 supervised field experience hours. Graduation requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and at least a 2.7 GPA in major courses.

Why it ranks #3: Its online rate is $257 per credit for Indiana residents (the lowest on this list) and 57% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list).

IU East puts an Indiana University degree online at $257.23 per credit hour for in-state students, and residents of several Western Ohio counties get that rate too. The Business Administration bachelor's is 100% online and 120 credits. A certified TSAP associate degree follows a track to finish in two years, and transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA as Indiana residents.

Why it ranks #4: 59% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $336 per credit for Indiana residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list).

Ball State’s Bachelor of General Studies is 100% online and asynchronous, with starts in fall, spring or summer. Courses from regionally accredited colleges with a C or better usually transfer, and you combine minors or emphasis areas with 54 to 60 elective credits across 120 total. Part-time tuition is $336 per credit for Indiana residents and $561 out of state.

Why it ranks #5: Its rate is $361 per credit for Indiana residents (lower than 5 other colleges on this list) and 21% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 3 other colleges on this list).

Indiana State’s Engineering Technology Management completion program is aimed at students with an ABET-accredited engineering technology associate degree or a closely related background. Coursework covers leadership, quality, industrial safety, production planning, plant layout and project management. A senior project is required, and the program finder lists the degree with both online and campus delivery.

Why it ranks #6: 99% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $399 per credit for Indiana residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list).

Indiana Tech built its General Studies degree to maximize the transfer credits you already have, which suits a scattered transcript. Online classes start every six weeks and you take one course at a time. Your transfer evaluation should come back within 72 hours, community college graduates with a 2.5 GPA may qualify for a merit scholarship, and tuition is $399 per credit.

Why it ranks #7: 99% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its graduates in this field earn a median $66,495 a year (the highest on this list).

Purdue Global’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration asks for a high school diploma or GED and evaluates eligible previous college coursework for transfer. The degree totals 180 quarter credits across 33 courses, with a business core in finance, business law, organizational behavior and operations management, and concentrations in procurement, human resources, project management and supply chain.

Why it ranks #8: 53% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 4 other colleges on this list) and 30% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 4 other colleges on this list).

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College identifies its online Human Services BS as a transfer-friendly route for students completing a degree. Online classes use an eight-week format. The program builds skills for working with individuals, families, groups and communities, and the college describes entry-level work under supervision of a professional with more advanced education.

Why it ranks #9: Its rate is $301 per credit for Indiana residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list) and 52% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 3 other colleges on this list).

Transfer applicants to the University of Southern Indiana submit prior college transcripts and receive access to a credit evaluation after admission. The online degree directory lists its Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, where the major requires 48 credits and includes a three-credit practicum and a six-credit internship.

Why it ranks #10: 63% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and 8% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 1 other college on this list).

Grace College accepts up to 75 eligible transfer credits toward its fully online Bachelor of Human Services and offers a transfer evaluation. The program page lists a 45-credit human services block, and the coursework is taught through a biblical worldview.