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For detailed information about universities and colleges located in Anderson, click on the name of the school listed below.
US News and World Report again and again ranks Anderson University among the best universities in the Midwest offering master’s level degree programs. The University’s Falls School of Business is one of the highest ranked and the most recognized business schools in the region. Falls School of Business is one of Anderson University’s largest academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors as well as MBA (Master of Business Administration) and DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) programs.
Through the Flagship Enterprise Center, the Anderson University Falls School of Business has an ongoing relationship with the center and the center’s clients. Both students and faculty members are actively involved in the community’s economic development and business development effort through various programs. Classes are offered both on main campus and at the Flagship Education Center.
Anderson University also offers Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Engineering degree programs through the School of Science & Engineering. Anderson University's interdisciplinary Cybersecurity degree program is one of the top programs in the nation.
Purdue University Polytechnic Institute at Anderson is a part of the world-class Polytechnic Institute at the university’s main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. Formerly known as the College of Technology, the Institute offers seven bachelor's degree programs that allow students to extend their higher education in Anderson. Degrees currently offered at Anderson campus are:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Technology
The school also offers three certificate programs: Leadership Certificate, Industrial Engineering Technology Certificate, and Human Resource Management Certificate.
Purdue University is globally recognized as one of the premier schools of technology offering world-class instruction, cutting edge research, and state-of-the-art facilities. The Polytechnic Institute partners with many businesses and industries through research projects, industrial affiliate programs, research services and centers, seminars, workshops, and other activities.
Contact:
Purdue University Polytechnic Institute Anderson
1920 Purdue Parkway
Anderson, IN 46013
kkbeck@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 648-2920
https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/anderson
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s second largest public post-secondary institution with campuses throughout the state. The School’s Department of Workforce and Economic Development (DWED) provides education, training, and assessment services to individuals, companies, businesses, and organizations. Various corporate training programs in Computer Skills & Certifications, Health Care, and Leadership Management are available. Continuing Education, Workplace Spanish, as well as online training courses, are also available.
Anderson Campus is part of IVY Tech Community College's East Central Region. In 2017, 3 main campuses (Anderson, Muncie and Marion) in the East Central Region graduated more than 1,200 students in nearly 40 degree programs in business, medical and technology fields. Many of the programs are available at the Anderson Campus. These programs include Accounting, Business Administration, Advanced Automation and Robotics, Automotive Technology, Design Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics and Computer Technology, Energy Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Production and Operations, Welding, Network Infrastructure, Server Administration, Information Technology Support.
Other Organizations
Flagship Enterprise Center
The Flagship Enterprise Center is an innovative center for education, business incubation, technology transfer, and training which supports the economic development vision for the City of Anderson. The Flagship Enterprise Center serves as a specialized small business incubator and early business accelerator with an emphasis on providing education opportunities as well as fostering emerging manufacturing and electronic technology. Among the many services of the Flagship Enterprise Center is to provide access to university researchers and scientists, ongoing contact with business management consulting, developing student mentoring opportunities for research and development support, and access to state of the art telecommunications.
Contact:
Terry Truitt
President & CEO
2701 Enterprise Drive
Anderson, IN 46013
765-622-0400
terry@flagshipenterprise.org
WorkOne
WorkOne, a division of the Indiana Workforce Development Department (DWD), assists both individuals seeking employment and businesses seeking employees. WorkOne has resources for job postings and referrals, training information, placement assistance, community connections, employee recruitment, labor market information, and more. Anderson is served by WorkOne's Central Region.
One of the most useful tools provided by WorkOne is Indiana Career Connect. It is a free job matching tool that allows
employers to search its extensive database of job seekers and find employees with the right skills and qualifications and assist job seekers in finding the best match for their skills and experience. It also provides real time information on labor availability and labor market data.
Contact:
WorkOne Anderson
140 East 53rd Street
Anderson, IN. 46013
Phone: (765) 642-4981
Fax : (765) 641-6557
Regional Higher Education Institutions
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, Indiana
Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana
Martin University, Indianapolis, Indiana
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
Lincoln College of Technology, Indianapolis, Indiana
TechSkills, Indianapolis, Indiana
International Business College, Indianapolis, Indiana