by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how IUPUI ranks among other schools offering degrees in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 105 students received their master’s degree in public admin from IUPUI. This makes it the #25 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Admin majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUPUI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,543 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,063 for all public admin students.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from IUPUI make a median salary of $56,416 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $51,006.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUPUI, public admin students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public admin bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public admin from IUPUI in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 105 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from IUPUI in 2020-2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 73 |
| Public Policy | 5 |
| Human Services | 3 |
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