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Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public technical college

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41%completion rate · Indiana avg 66%
$10,727median debt of graduates
$32,680median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$37,186median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · Phone: (317) 921-4800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Oct 2025 · Probation · American Board of Funeral Service Education; Aug 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Ivy Tech Community College is a public trade and career school in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering CNA, medical assistant, and LPN programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Ivy Tech Community College has a 40.5% completion rate, below the state average of 65.5%, with median graduate debt of $10,727 and median earnings of $37,186 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Ivy Tech Community College; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 22.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Ivy Tech Community Co… Ivy Tech Community Co…: 40.5% 40.5% Indiana average Indiana average: 65.5% 65.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Nursing assistants$35,390$38,330$44,420
Medical assistants$37,060$45,110$47,290
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,550$65,720$73,430
Construction laborers$36,570$50,070$62,240
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,410$49,730$60,710
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,800$49,360$62,710
Emergency medical technicians$36,170$42,740$47,330
Electricians$43,190$68,490$91,290
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$40,460$60,430$79,220
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$42,060$60,290$72,260
Chefs and head cooks$30,930$52,190$64,990
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$46,890$76,320$96,760
Machinists$39,400$57,800$62,440
Phlebotomists$35,870$39,250$45,620
Dental assistants$36,880$48,670$57,720
Medical records specialists$38,270$47,670$60,820
Radiologic technologists and technicians$51,090$77,640$84,060
Surgical technologists$51,350$64,240$77,210
Massage therapists$38,140$55,590$72,800
Electrical power-line installers and repairers$53,290$102,040$109,570
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators$47,630$79,580$93,300
Pharmacy technicians$36,610$44,560$47,850
Dental hygienists$74,970$92,330$99,020
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$44,160$60,610$70,810
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$36,980$63,400$77,670

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 2,120 $39,302 $39,600 $8,325
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 1,363 $27,941 $25,658 $9,140
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 630 $39,302 $39,600 $8,325
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 469 $27,941 $25,658 $9,140
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 447 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 381 $39,302 $39,600 $8,325
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 378 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 309 not reported not reported not reported
Carpenters Associate degree 253 $64,697 $67,660 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 249 $27,941 $25,658 $9,140
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 244 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 200 $28,239 $28,426 $10,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 190 $79,864 $79,541 $5,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 185 $34,462 $33,993 $5,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 178 $24,673 $22,718 $6,298
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 178 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 176 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 146 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 135 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 129 $34,462 $33,993 $5,000
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 109 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 1–2 years 98 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 94 $45,146 $45,135 $11,051
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Associate degree 92 $83,350 $85,918 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 91 $26,318 $22,192 $10,250
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 85 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 81 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 79 $41,562 $33,755 $10,819
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 73 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 70 $26,692 $29,290 $6,254
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 69 $36,069 $31,729 $7,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 63 $27,941 $25,658 $9,140
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 63 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 58 $45,146 $45,135 $11,051
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 57 $34,464 $46,087 $11,590
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 55 $45,146 $45,135 $11,051
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 55 $55,053 $54,522 not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 52 $16,391 not reported $7,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 51 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 48 $27,941 $25,658 $9,140
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 48 $28,239 $28,426 $10,500
Ground Transportation Certificate, 1–2 years 47 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 46 $55,053 $54,522 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 44 $45,146 $45,135 $11,051
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 38 $79,864 $79,541 $5,500
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 38 $55,053 $54,522 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 37 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Mason/Masonry Certificate, 1–2 years 36 not reported not reported not reported
Mason/Masonry Associate degree 35 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 33 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 29 $34,464 $46,087 $11,590
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 29 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 24 $25,568 $25,991 $11,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 19 $48,242 $62,579 not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 17 $48,242 $62,579 not reported
Construction Trades, Other Associate degree 16 not reported $37,208 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 15 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 13 $48,242 $62,579 not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 11 $48,242 $62,579 not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Associate degree 10 $24,565 not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Associate degree 9 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $26,318 $22,192 $10,250
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 8 $36,069 $31,729 $7,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 7 $45,146 $45,135 $11,051
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 5 $36,069 $31,729 $7,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 4 $35,124 $34,348 $3,600
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 3 $48,242 $62,579 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 $27,941 $25,658 $9,140
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 2 $27,002 $28,055 $6,000

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Ivy Tech Community College is a public community college campus located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Its most-awarded trade programs are CNA classes, medical assistant programs, and LPN/LVN programs, offered among 87 total program families that also include welding, HVAC, electrician, CDL training, and other skilled-trade fields.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 40.5%, which is below the state average of 65.5%. Median debt among graduates is $10,727, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,186. About 22.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With a large undergraduate enrollment of over 58,000 students and more than 10,600 trade program completers, Ivy Tech serves a wide range of learners in a large-city setting. The mix of short certificate programs (like CNA and medical assistant training) alongside longer associate-degree pathways may suit both quick-entry job seekers and adult career-changers seeking structured healthcare or trade credentials, though this fit is inferred from program offerings rather than stated explicitly. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Ivy Tech Community College offers 87 program families, with CNA classes, medical assistant programs, and LPN/LVN programs as its top awarded programs. It also offers welding, HVAC, electrician, CDL training, and other trade fields.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It also holds program-specific accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 40.5%, which is below the Indiana state average of 65.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $10,727, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,186, per federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (317) 921-4800 or visit its website for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution, which typically means state-supported tuition rates and eligibility for federal financial aid.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the provided data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a specific program.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?150987.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers a mix of short certificate programs, like CNA and medical assistant training, alongside longer associate-degree options, which may suit career changers seeking quicker entry into healthcare or trade fields; this is inferred from program offerings, not stated directly.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Ivy Tech Community College at (317) 921-4800 or visit https://www.ivytech.edu/ for application details.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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