C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Ivy Tech Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
48/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

100,077
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,391
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Ivy Tech Community College ▼

40% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$175,906
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,239
1-Year Change
-1.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Ivy Tech Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,186
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,680
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,727
Median debt at graduation
40.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
22.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 76th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Ivy Tech Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$80,734$93,860+33%#12 of 52#12$5,500
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services$82,191$93,701+39%———
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians—$79,780+23%#4 of 39#4—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$65,738$76,217-6%#657 of 962#539$12,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$56,633$75,799+3%#17 of 40#17$10,075
Precision Metal Working$56,292$75,002+33%#5 of 66#3—
Carpenters$51,104$69,442+47%#1 of 5#1—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$54,852$68,944+2%#24 of 59#23$10,928
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians—$66,451-1%———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$55,499$65,304+-0%#251 of 560#206$11,051
Computer Software and Media Applications—$63,953+53%#4 of 39#3—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$57,323$63,337+9%#12 of 39#9$10,819
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection$51,303$60,309+2%#7 of 12#6—
Information Science/Studies$54,649$57,363+1%#17 of 24#16$10,183
Computer and Information Sciences$41,560$55,703+3%#57 of 122#45$11,357
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$49,712$55,321-4%#33 of 57#28$11,699
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$46,036$53,949-13%#193 of 237#179$11,590
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians$41,467$53,556-4%#31 of 39#23$10,990
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$38,670$50,798-13%#150 of 176#127$7,250
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science$37,506$50,193-5%#19 of 24#13$7,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,005$49,767+2%#251 of 547#165$10,996
Accounting and Related Services$36,241$46,645-2%#154 of 225#108$12,108
Agriculture$39,261$45,195-1%#5 of 8#6$7,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections$34,299$43,252-7%#312 of 426#222$10,943
Health and Medical Administrative Services$32,050$41,848+13%#123 of 286#90$11,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$35,603$41,037-3%#340 of 476#305$10,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,524$40,899-7%#623 of 947#474$9,000
Education$26,848$40,815-2%#21 of 31#16$10,317
Legal Support Services$34,981$39,884-11%#97 of 109#80$12,114
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$29,954$37,839-7%#39 of 58#30$12,982
Hospitality Administration/Management$27,031$37,801-8%#25 of 31#16$10,718
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$27,965$35,340-6%#39 of 57#32$10,575
Library and Archives Assisting—$34,202+2%———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$26,298$33,596-11%#120 of 160#115$10,627
Design and Applied Arts$26,602$33,515-12%#73 of 90#61$12,336
Psychology$26,688————$8,536

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Ivy Tech Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $175,906
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,239/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46218 (8.7% cap, Indianapolis)

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🏆 Where Ivy Tech Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
of 6 schools
#11
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
of 24 schools
#11
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
of 22 schools
#11
Teacher Assistant/Aide
of 26 schools
#14
Medical/Clinical Assistant
of 100 schools
#16
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
of 43 schools
#28
Carpentry/Carpenter
of 52 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,912 $9,465

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Take Out Loans
$7,391
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,641
$30,001 - $48,000$5,631
$48,001 - $75,000$8,422
$75,001 - $110,000$11,423
$110,001+$13,005

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 7,556 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 3,084 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 2,392 grads/yr Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 1,610 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1,481 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 1,209 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 788 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 729 grads/yr Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 708 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 679 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 658 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 643 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 552 grads/yr Electrician 527 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 473 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 458 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 442 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 440 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 432 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 420 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ivy Tech Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

100,077
Total Students
55%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)
40%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 3%
Black 11%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%
With Family 60%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~40,131 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 69%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ivy Tech Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Ivy Tech Community College?
Tuition at Ivy Tech Community College is $4,912 for in-state students and $9,465 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,391.
What is the graduation rate at Ivy Tech Community College?
The graduation rate at Ivy Tech Community College is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Ivy Tech Community College a good school?
Ivy Tech Community College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Ivy Tech Community College?
Ivy Tech Community College has a total enrollment of 100,077 students.
Is there rental demand near Ivy Tech Community College?
Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Ivy Tech Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 40,131 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Indianapolis area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology