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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IUPUI was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $43,110 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,278 for all public admin students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUPUI, public admin students borrow a median amount of $25,931 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 $28,012.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IUPUI paid an average of $1,084 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from IUPUI in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
IUPUI does not offer an online option for its public admin bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IUPUI Online Learning page.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from IUPUI make a median salary of $66,036 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
The public admin program at IUPUI awarded 63 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to 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, 87% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 94 |
| Public Policy | 5 |
| Human Services | 3 |
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