by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how IU Indianapolis compares to other colleges that offer public administration.
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IU Indianapolis is a solid choice among schools offering public administration. Specifically, it ranked #103 out of 258 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Value Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 4 |
| Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of public administration master’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis are White. Approximately 74% 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 master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration majors at Indiana University-Indianapolis.