by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how IU Bloomington ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public admin majors, IU Bloomington came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 448 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 589 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 159 students received their master’s degree in public admin from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #14 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in public admin in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington is $47,013. This is higher than $45,278, which is the national median for all public admin bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, public admin students borrow a median amount of $48,613 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,012 for all public admin majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public admin program at IU Bloomington is $417 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
Learn more about IU Bloomington tuition and fees.
Of the 448 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public admin from IU Bloomington in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 342 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington public admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from IU Bloomington make a median salary of $57,990 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,617.
The public admin program at IU Bloomington awarded 155 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 2 |
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