A hub of higher education, Terre Haute and Vigo County enjoy five colleges and higher education institutions and is home to the IU School of Medicine-Terre Haute, known for its Rural Medical Education Program (RMEP).

Indiana State University (ISU), a 435-acre campus located north of downtown Terre Haute, offers more than 100 majors and sixty online programs. ISU recently completed a new College of Health & Human Services facility.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) is a 1,300-acre private college located on the east end of Terre Haute offering degrees in engineering, mathematics and science. RHIT has been named the Top in Undergraduate Engineering Education by US News & Reports for 19 Straight Years.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), a four year liberal arts college located northwest of Terre Haute, is the oldest Catholic college in Indiana. SMWC offers over twenty majors - from Equine Studies to nursing. Master's degrees in Leadership Development, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Healthcare Administration, and Nursing are also available.

Ivy Tech offers over 50 degrees and certifications that are aligned to regional workforce demands. The Ivy Tech nursing, respiratory therapy, and imaging science programs have been a solid contributor to  the Union Health workforce.