Thinking About Transferring? Here’s Why Indiana Tech Could Be Right for You

If you’ve been thinking about transferring to finish your degree, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of students across the U.S. move from one college to another looking for better programs, smaller class sizes, or a more affordable path to graduation. One school that keeps coming up in those conversations is Indiana Tech University, a transfer-friendly college that’s big on flexibility and real-world learning.

Why Students Transfer to Indiana Tech

Transferring is all about finding a place that fits your goals. Indiana Tech is known for helping students pick up where they left off without losing valuable credits or time. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, it offers a mix of in-person and online programs in areas like business, engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity.

Here’s what makes it stand out for transfer students:

• Easy credit transfer policies, so most students keep a large share of their previous credits.

• Small class sizes, with more personal attention and support from professors.

• Career-focused majors, designed to lead to real jobs, not just degrees.

How Credit Transfer Works

Every college in the U.S. uses a credit system to track your progress. Most bachelor’s degrees require around 120 credits to graduate. If you’ve already earned 60 credits from another school, you’re halfway there. Indiana Tech reviews your transcripts course by course to see which credits can transfer. If you’ve taken similar general education or major courses elsewhere, there’s a good chance they’ll count toward your degree.

The best part? You can find out before applying. UPI Study helps students review and organize their completed coursework so they know exactly what will transfer and what’s still needed to finish.

How Much You’ll Pay

One reason students choose Indiana Tech is because it’s affordable compared to many private universities. Tuition and housing combined average around $40,000 a year, but nearly every student receives financial aid or scholarships. After aid, many pay closer to $20,000–$25,000 annually. If you transfer credits, you also save money by needing fewer semesters to graduate. That means less tuition, fewer fees, and a faster start to your career.

Career Outcomes

Indiana Tech isn’t just about earning a degree; it’s about getting a job that matches your education. Students in programs like business, information technology, and engineering report strong employment outcomes and salaries after graduation. The university’s career services office helps with internships, networking, and job placement while you’re still a student. It’s a university that focuses on what happens next, not just what happens in class.

How UPI Study Can Help You Plan Your Transfer

If you’re still at a community college or juggling part-time classes, UPI Study can help you take the next step. UPI offers accredited, transferable online courses that count toward college credit. You can use them to complete general education or elective requirements before transferring. That way, you’ll have more credits ready when you apply to Indiana Tech and less left to finish later. It’s a simple way to save time, lower costs, and make your transfer smoother.

UPI Study to Indiana Tech University Course Equivalency Overview

Here’s how your UPI Study courses align with Indiana Tech University equivalents for seamless credit transfer.

American Council on Education (ACE) Recommended Coursework

UPI Study’s Advanced Technical Writing (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0014) → Indiana Tech’s EET 2000 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Chemistry I (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0008) → Indiana Tech’s CH 1220 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Database Fundamentals (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0010) → Indiana Tech’s CS 2500 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Entrepreneurship (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0019) → Indiana Tech’s BA 3560 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Fundamentals of Information Technology (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0012) → Indiana Tech’s IS 1150 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to JavaScript (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0013) → Indiana Tech’s APP EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Psychology (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0006) → Indiana Tech’s PSY 1700 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Sociology (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0005) → Indiana Tech’s SS 2800 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Macroeconomics (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0017) → Indiana Tech’s ECON 2200 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Managerial Accounting (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0020) → Indiana Tech’s ACC 2140 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Microeconomics (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0018) → Indiana Tech’s ECON 2210 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Physics I (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0007) → Indiana Tech’s PH 1300 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Finance (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0016) → Indiana Tech’s FIN 3600 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Statistics (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0003) → Indiana Tech’s MA EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Programming in Python (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0011) → Indiana Tech’s CS 1300 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Business Law (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0026) → Indiana Tech’s BA EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Cybersecurity (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0024) → Indiana Tech’s CYS 1100 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Environmental Science (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0025) → Indiana Tech’s BIO 1170 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Biology I (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0009) → Indiana Tech’s BIO 1000 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Biology II (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0027) → Indiana Tech’s BIO EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Marketing (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0015) → Indiana Tech’s BA 2500 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Philosophy (3 credits, ACE ID: UPIS-0004) → Indiana Tech’s HUM EL (3 credits)

National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) Coursework

UPI Study’s Managerial Accounting (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Accounting 210) → Indiana Tech’s ACC 2140 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Business Essentials (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 100) → Indiana Tech’s BA EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Management (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 101) → Indiana Tech’s BA 2010 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Foundations of Leadership (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 205) → Indiana Tech’s BA EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 206) → Indiana Tech’s BA 3710 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Business Communication (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 210) → Indiana Tech’s BA 2310 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Business Ethics (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 211) → Indiana Tech’s BA EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Leading Organizational Change (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 213) → Indiana Tech’s OL 3200 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Project Management (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 230) → Indiana Tech’s BA 3110 (3 credits)UPI Study’s International Business (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 300) → Indiana Tech’s BA EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Human Resources Management (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 306) → Indiana Tech’s BA 2410 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Globalization and International Management (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 309) → Indiana Tech’s BA 2430 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Entrepreneurship (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Business 310) → Indiana Tech’s BA 3560 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Microeconomics (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Economics 251) → Indiana Tech’s ECON 2210 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Macroeconomics (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Economics 252) → Indiana Tech’s ECON 2200 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Finance (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Finance 201) → Indiana Tech’s FIN 3600 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Marketing Research (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Marketing 300) → Indiana Tech’s BA 3300 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Current Trends in Computer Science (3 credits, NCCRS ID: Computer Science 140) → Indiana Tech’s APP EL (3 credits)

Computer Science and Information Technology

UPI Study’s Computer Concepts and Applications (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s APP EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to HTML and CSS (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s APP EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to JavaScript (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s APP EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Ethics in Technology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s APP EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Networking (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 1330 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Fundamentals of Information Technology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 1200 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Linux (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 1500 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Programming in Python (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 1300 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 3800 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Cybersecurity (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CYS 1100 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Software Engineering (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 4500 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Operating Systems (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 3200 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 3810 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CS 4500 (3 credits)

Healthcare, Math, and Psychology

UPI Study’s Advanced Technical Writing (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s EET 2000 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Human Resource Management in Healthcare (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s APP EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Medical Terminology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s HIT 1100 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Healthcare Finance and Budgeting (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s HCA 3100 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Calculus I (4 credits) → Indiana Tech’s MA 1200 (4 credits)UPI Study’s Calculus II (4 credits) → Indiana Tech’s MA 1210 (4 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Statistics (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s MA EL (3 credits)

Social Sciences and Humanities

UPI Study’s Introduction to Criminology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CJ 1100 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Principles of Philosophy (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s HUM EL (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s PSY 1700 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Educational Psychology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s PSY 2010 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s PSY 2520 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Psychology of Personality (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s PSY 2760 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s SS 2800 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Introduction to Biology I (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s BIO 1000 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Chemistry I (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s CH 1000 (3 credits)UPI Study’s Physics I (3 credits) → Indiana Tech’s PH 1300 (3 credits))

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Final Thoughts

Transferring doesn’t have to be confusing. It’s about knowing what you’ve already achieved, understanding where your credits can take you, and finding a school that values your hard work. Indiana Tech makes that process easier, and UPI Study helps you plan for it with confidence. If you’re ready to finish what you started, now’s a great time to explore your transfer options, one smart credit at a time.