Ivy Tech Community College

Public certificate school in Indianapolis, IN that costs an average of $5,673 a year after financial aid and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$5,673
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,802

PublicLarge city58,267 undergraduates

Cost of Ivy Tech Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$14,023
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,154
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$9,935
Books and supplies$1,606
Average net price after aid$5,673

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,406
$30,001–48,000$4,223
$48,001–75,000$5,353
$75,001–110,000$8,732
$110,001+$12,723

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Ivy Tech Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention62%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,056
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,802
Rank in Indiana (earnings)8th of 39 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,166
Typical monthly loan payment$116 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants23%
Students with federal loans6.3%

Majors and programs at Ivy Tech Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (84)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies309$81,306—
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians527$78,688—
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians618$71,300$7,598
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers801$56,942—
Information Science/Studies328$53,356$9,250
Ground Transportation611$50,457—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants6,732$49,484$7,250
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)660$48,661$5,250
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management262$47,071—
Business Administration, Management and Operations4,754$45,364$8,310
Precision Metal Working1,814$45,087$5,500
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians452$44,405—
Human Resources Management and Services339$44,202$9,814
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies312$42,075—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians1,473$41,197$4,507
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions151$37,761—
Accounting and Related Services891$37,274$8,861
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services5,109$37,210$7,000
Computer and Information Sciences565$37,122$10,000
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services270$36,102—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11,736$35,427$6,640
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions382$34,386$6,787
Health and Medical Administrative Services1,962$33,497$9,200
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions714$33,364$10,432
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods757$28,557$7,189
Computer Programming425$28,495—
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services101$25,918$7,875
Agricultural and Food Products Processing35——
Agricultural Business and Management31——
Agricultural Mechanization25——
Agricultural Production Operations506——
Agriculture3——
Air Transportation37——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions192——
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems37——
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services65——
Biotechnology9——
Boilermaking/Boilermaker46——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection218——
Carpenters516——
Computer Science44——
Computer Software and Media Applications167——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications201——
Construction Trades89——
Criminal Justice and Corrections875——
Culinary Arts and Related Services522——
Design and Applied Arts249——
Education6——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians146——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians19——
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians32——
Engineering102——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations672—$6,333
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians6——
Fire Protection103——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services71——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs15——
Homeland Security15——
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other9——
Hospitality Administration/Management196——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services13——
Insurance15——
International Business7——
Legal Support Services319——
Management Information Systems and Services36——
Marketing84——
Mason/Masonry77——
Mechanics and Repairers85——
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians15——
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions7——
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration10——
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians6——
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services220——
Precision Production, Other1——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication43——
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians5——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———
Science Technologies/Technicians3——
Security Science and Technology244——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness13——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas27——
Teaching Assistants/Aides622—$6,000
Woodworking———

Associate's degree programs (66)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services263$94,410—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers416$85,737$5,483
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2,807$74,534$11,198
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians453$71,143$9,000
Precision Metal Working283$69,427$5,900
Carpenters421$69,108$5,500
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians83$68,571—
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians67$68,083—
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection131$64,909—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions758$61,296$10,050
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions57$60,262$19,440
Engineering Technologies/Technicians38$58,932—
Fire Protection57$56,579—
Information Science/Studies311$48,880$8,592
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians92$48,605—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians169$48,343$11,899
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)165$46,750$10,168
Computer and Information Sciences513$45,826$9,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations1,632$44,779$9,954
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions166$44,667$9,422
Accounting and Related Services422$40,567$9,829
Non-Professional Legal Studies89$39,534$8,587
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services501$39,174$10,725
Legal Support Services85$39,054$10,272
Agriculture123$37,688—
Criminal Justice and Corrections359$37,400$10,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services362$35,564$15,146
Hospitality Administration/Management171$35,031$11,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2,995$34,861$8,741
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services118$34,182$13,462
Design and Applied Arts225$33,609$9,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods338$31,609$9,730
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions438$31,059$12,182
Psychology484$30,518$10,141
Education349$26,058$9,500
Library and Archives Assisting16$24,586—
Agricultural Mechanization9——
Air Transportation14——
Biology76——
Biotechnology21——
Boilermaking/Boilermaker18——
Chemistry7——
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other23——
Computer Science95—$7,500
Computer Software and Media Applications64——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications67——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management5——
Construction Trades, Other33——
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians1——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians3——
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians45——
Engineering35——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations20——
Fine and Studio Arts42——
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science43——
Ground Transportation15——
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies———
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other33——
Mason/Masonry45——
Mechanics and Repairers144——
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions9——
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians1——
Public Health6——
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services21——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2——
Woodworking———

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About Ivy Tech Community College

TypePublic certificate school
LocationIndianapolis, IN
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates58,267
Student-to-faculty ratio28 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteivytech.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ivy Tech Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $14,023 a year (tuition and fees: $5,154 in-state, $9,935 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,673 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,406.

How much do Ivy Tech Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,802 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 39 similar colleges in Indiana.

What is Ivy Tech Community College's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.