Public Administration

Master's degree · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 44.04

$66,036Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,078Median earnings 4 years after
$73,111Median earnings 5 years after
$28,078Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $66,036 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056). Median debt is $28,078, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting
$111,396—
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$57,990$41,000
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette
$54,735$49,396
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary
$54,390$36,780
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$47,491$45,144
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$47,491$45,144

Highest-paying Public Administration programs nationwide →

Other programs at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis make?

The median salary is $66,036 one year after graduation and $73,111 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,078.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.