# Indiana University-Indianapolis: Public Administration (bachelor's)

Indianapolis, IN. IPEDS 151111, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-indianapolis/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,110
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,564 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (3 colleges, $60,564): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$987

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,564 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,701 | $24,742 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $5,995 | $26,018 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,038 | $47,905 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,056 | $78,363 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,680 | $89,751 | 3.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Public Administration at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $77,422 | $20,731 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $60,564 | $25,000 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $53,257 | $22,242 | $13,171 | 36% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $120,480 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $108,170 IN, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $109,930 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $106,390 IN, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $78,710 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $73,940 IN, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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