Below are the key facts about this program at IU Indianapolis. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks IU Indianapolis among the top schools in the country for public administration, ranked #84 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 84 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Indiana | 3 of 5 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 36 |
The following degree levels are available for public administration at IU Indianapolis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Indiana University-Indianapolis awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
IU Indianapolis is a solid choice among schools offering public administration at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IU Indianapolis report a median salary of $58,650 a year. This is below $67,436, the median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IU Indianapolis, public administration students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,394, the typical median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,883 | $33,647 |
| Fees | $1,244 | $1,244 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis handed out 6 certificate degrees in public administration.
IU Indianapolis has not been ranked for public administration at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of public administration certificate degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of public administration certificate degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a certificate in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at IU Indianapolis. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Administration | 1 |