Indiana Graphic Design Schools: Most Expensive to Least Expensive

According the most recent Institute of Education Sciences (IES) report, the number of Title IV schools per state has increased over the years. Indiana is now home to 109 Title IV degree-granting institutions. To earn Title IV status, an institution must be in business for at least 2 years, they must sign a participation agreement with the Department, they must have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, they must offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length, and they must grant an associate's degree or higher. A Title IV school is a post-secondary institution that is eligible for federal financial-aid programs. This makes them more accessible to students with financial need.

Many of Indiana’s Title IV schools offer excellent art and design programs—including graphic design. In fact, the graphic design schools listed below are ranked among the bets in the nation. While some of these schools may be on the pricey side, thanks to Title IV status, students have access to a number of financial aid programs that can help cover the costs of tuition, housing, and fees. Just a few of Indiana’s most popular schools for graphic designers include Indiana State University and University of Saint Francis.

If you’re ready to shop and compare Indiana graphic design schools, take a look at the most expensive to least expensive graphic design schools below and what you can expect to pay. Keep in mind that resident tuition is usually lower than non-resident tuition, and graduate students typically pay more than undergraduates.

Most Expensive Indiana Graphic Design Schools

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate $41,420, graduate $41,265 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods-College, St. Mary of the Woods - Tuition Cost: Undergraduates $26,872 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate $23,100, graduate $18,480 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate $22,790 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Least Expensive Indiana Graphic Design Schools

Indiana University, Bloomington - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $9,028, nonresidents $27,688; graduate residents $7,007, nonresidents $20,407 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Indiana State University, Terre Haute - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $7,514, nonresidents $19,412; graduate residents $8,184, nonresidents $16,080 for the 2010 – 2011 school year.

Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $5,818, nonresidents $13,973 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $5,808, nonresidents $19,032; graduate residents $12,432, nonresidents $21,696 for the 2010 – 2011 school year.

Indiana University, South Bend – Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $4,680, nonresidents $12,936 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Indiana University Southeast, New Albany - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $4,538, nonresidents $11,952 for the 2010 – 2011 school year
 
Indiana University, Kokomo - Tuition Cost: Undergraduate residents $4,530, nonresidents $11,943 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

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Indiana Graphic Design Scene

Indiana is home to 3,170 salaried graphic designers, and possibly hundreds of independent designers. Many of the state’s salaried graphic designers work in major cities such as Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Hammond, and Bloomington. However, a growing number of the state’s graphic designers make the quick commute across the Chicago Skyway Bridge to work at the city’s major creative firms or other companies. 

While many members of Indiana’s graphic design community work in advertising and web design, several other industries have become popular here over the years. These industries also happen to have the highest levels of employment in the nation (overall). They include public relations, publishing (books, magazines, newspapers, etc.), printing and related services, specialized design services, and computer systems design.