Below are the key facts about this program at IUB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IUB highly for public administration, placing at #13 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 13 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Indiana | 1 of 5 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 36 |
The following degree levels are offered in public administration at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 379 |
| Master’s | 172 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington conferred 379 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
IUB is among the very best schools in the country for public administration at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at IUB report a median salary of $66,488 a year. This is below $74,553, the median for all majors at IUB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IUB, public administration graduates take on a median debt of $20,731 in student loans. This is above $20,463, the typical median for all majors at IUB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,913 | $40,369 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at IUB 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-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 275 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 15 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at IUB. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 172 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Administration | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Administration | 1 |