Higher Education

Residents of Northeast Indiana have access to 15 colleges and universities located in the region, as well as access to many others which are less than 100 miles away, such as Notre Dame, Purdue University, Ball State University, Western Michigan University, and many more.
 
For K-12 information visit the Education page or the Indiana Department of Education.
 
Almost two-thirds of the 5,124 Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees awarded in 2008 by Northeast Indiana Universities were in Business, Engineering, Computers, Math, or Health.

Institutions of Higher Education in Northeast Indiana
Universities and Colleges Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools, Higher Learning Commission:

 
Approximate Enrollment
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
 Doctrate
The majority of degrees were awarded in the following areas:
Concordia Theological Seminary
390
    
x
x
 Theology/Ministry
Huntington University, Huntington
1,100
x
x
x
   Business, Education, Theology
Indiana U. Purdue U. Fort Wayne
11,900
x
x
x
   Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts
Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne
3,300
x
x
x
x*
 Business, Computer Science, Engineering
Indiana Wesleyan, Fort Wayne
700
x
x
x
   Business, Education, Health
IVY TECH, Northeast Fort Wayne**
6,600
x
 
 
   Business, Engineering Tech., Health
Manchester College, North Manchester
1,000
x
x
x
   Business, Education, Health
Trine University, Angola
1,300
x
x
x
  
Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering
Trine University, Fort Wayne Campus
200
x
x
x
   Business, Criminal Justice
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne
2,100
x
x
x
   Business, Education, Health
Colleges Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools***:
 
Approximate Enrollment
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
The majority of degrees were awarded in the following areas:
Brown Mackie College, Fort Wayne
800
x
x
 
 Business, Criminal Justice, Health
Harrison College, Fort Wayne
500
x
x
 
 Business, Health
International Business College, Fort Wayne
700
x
x
 
 Business, Commerical Art, Health
ITT Technical Institute, Fort Wayne
700
x
x
 
 Computer Science, Engineering Tech.
MedTech College, Fort Wayne
200
x 
 
 
 Opened Fall 2008, MedTech has not completed a full cycle for any of its programs.
* Indiana Tech started a Ph.D. program in global leadership in the fall of 2009.
** This campus is part of the State's Community College System, and certifications, courses, and associate's degrees are offered in Eng. Tech, Business, Health Sciences, Production and Mechanic Technologies, and other areas.
*** Predominantly organized to educate students for occupational, trade, and technical careers.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Indiana Wesleyan Fort Wayne, MedTech College

 
 
Technical or Vocational Resources:
  • Freedom Academy, Kendallville
  • Heartland Career Center, North Manchester
  • IVY TECH, Northeast Fort Wayne
  • Area 18 Vocational District, Bluffton
  • IPFW Continuing Studies, regional
  • Anthis Career Center, Fort Wayne

Business and Education Partnerships:

  • IVY TECH and City of Fort Wayne and FW Community Schools- Airframes and Power Plant Field School
  • Institute for Pension Plan Management Established at IPFW with support from Lincoln Financial Group, Baker and Daniels, and ASPPA.
  • Northeast Innovation Center:
    • IPFW- Office of Engagement, Entrepreneurial Teacher's Boot Camp, IPFW School of Business Radio Frequency Lab (RFIS), Center for Industrial Innovation & Design
    • Huntington University- Venture Works (satellite incubator and entrepreneurial coaching/business development center)
    • Ivy Tech- New Tech Center, Strategic Air Transportation Services (INSATS)
    • IPFW and the Corporate Council to sponsor technology showcase
  • Dormer School of Business at IPFW has sponsored various summer boot camps:
    •  Entrepreneurial Boot Camp (2005 and 2006)
    • Manufacturing Boot Camp (2006 and 2007) with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
    • Logistics Boot Camp (2007)
  • Four County Area Vocational Cooperative is partnered with the Automotive Youth Education Systems to train students to be auto technicians.