Public Administration

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

CIP 44.04

$57,990Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,494Median earnings 4 years after
$87,640Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
200Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $57,990 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 $41,000, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting
$111,396—
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$66,036$28,078
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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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $57,990 one year after graduation and $87,640 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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