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Public Administration Schools in Indiana

449 students earned Public Admin degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Administration major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Indiana

Public Admin majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 432
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a public admin major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public admin majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 72,030 people employed in jobs related to a public admin degree, compared to 3,286,920 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Indiana

In this state, public admin grads earn an average of $78,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,850.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,002 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,416.

#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at Purdue University Global. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
694 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,684. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Indiana State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,878 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,942 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Indiana University - South Bend grads earn an average salary of $36,707. 93% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,801 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,363. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at IU Northwest.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $40,356 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
3,227 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,703. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,093 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,882 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

Public Administration Careers in IN

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $58,260
General and Operations Managers 9% $82,230
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $88,640
Managers 7% $61,910
Legislators 7% $22,460
Chief Executives -5% $124,090
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -16% $76,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public admin.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Social Work 615
Human Services 206
Community Organization & Advocacy 59
Other Public Administration 10
Public Policy 8

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