Public Administration

Graduate certificate · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 44.04

$91,554Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$97,043Median earnings 4 years after

$104,144Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Public Administration at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $91,554 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $78,022 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,242–$109,341).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $91,554 one year after graduation and $104,144 after five years.

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