Public Administration
Master's degree · Indiana State University · Terre Haute, IN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,452Median earnings 4 years after
$64,581Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Indiana State University earn a median of $54,435. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056).
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting | $111,396 | — |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $66,036 | $28,078 |
| 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 |
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$49,556
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Indiana State University make?
The median salary is $54,435 and $64,581 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.