Carmel, Indiana Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Carmel, Indiana: median graduate debt $7,525 (-43.3% vs U.S.) 425 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 425 students
- Median net price: $24,096 (+141.7% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $7,525 (-43.3% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,211
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Carmel serve students across Indiana with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 425 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Carmel, Indiana and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Carmel vs Indiana & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, Indiana | N/A | $24,096 | $7,525 | N/A | 425 |
| Indiana (state median) | $6,518 | $9,763 | $16,666 | 54.0% | 309,065 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Carmel, Indiana vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, Indiana | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Indiana (state median) | $51,943 | 91.8% | 75.6% | 4.6% | — | 72.5% | 0.45 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Indiana (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, Indiana | N/A | $24,096 | $7,525 | N/A | 425 | N/A | N/A |
| Indianapolis | $15,072 | $21,602 | $13,000 | 55.8% | 85,998 | $56,978 | 92.6% |
| West Lafayette | $10,046 | $11,185 | $22,789 | 66.5% | 75,331 | $72,424 | 93.0% |
| Bloomington | $8,649 | $19,058 | $10,727 | 80.2% | 37,915 | $63,742 | 92.5% |
| Bloomington | $8,649 | $19,058 | $10,727 | 80.2% | 37,915 | $63,742 | 92.5% |
| Muncie | $8,118 | $17,113 | $10,114 | 62.3% | 14,051 | $51,833 | 94.4% |
| Fort Wayne | $10,329 | $19,592 | $20,500 | 42.0% | 11,584 | $47,327 | 89.3% |
| Notre Dame | $53,230 | $26,728 | $24,000 | 72.9% | 10,915 | $59,354 | 92.5% |
| Marion | $8,208 | $19,882 | $24,250 | 50.8% | 8,630 | $59,986 | 91.8% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Student debt: Carmel, Indiana vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Carmel, Indiana is $7,525 (-43.3% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,211.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Median graduate debt is $7,525 (-43.3% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Carmel?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Carmel, Indiana with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Carmel?
Median in-state tuition in Carmel is N/A and median net price is $24,096. For Indiana overall, medians are $6,518 and $9,763; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Carmel?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Carmel is N/A vs $51,943 for Indiana and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Carmel colleges?
Median completer debt in Carmel is $7,525 vs $16,666 for Indiana and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Carmel?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Carmel, Indiana, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Indiana college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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