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2026 Best Value Education of the Deaf Schools in Indiana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in education of the deaf, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Education of the Deaf Schools
Leading the list is Ball State University, our #1 best value for education of the deaf in Indiana. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Education Of The Deaf graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, education of the deaf degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $54,096. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.
[Education of the Deaf](/majors/education/special-education/education-of-the-deaf/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
