Program Analysis
At $43,110/yr, Public Administration graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis land near the $49,353 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Public Administration programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Public Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $20,625 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #18 of 45 Public Administration programs, Indiana University-Indianapolis scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $43,110 to $61,050 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.