Public Administration at Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN · Master's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Indiana State University graduates in public administration earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Indiana State University Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 102 | Park University Parkville, MO | $80,800 | $86,635 | #52 | $62,141 |
| 103 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $80,745 | $90,657 | #30 | $58,736 |
| 104 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $80,501 | $76,296 | #139 | $67,318 |
| 105 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $80,452 | $86,310 | #54 | — |
| 106 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $80,315 | $81,657 | #89 | — |
| 107 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $80,153 | $81,492 | #90 | $57,926 |
| 108 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $79,953 | $82,834 | #80 | — |
Other Majors at Indiana State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $123,016 | $106,961 | #147 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,651 | $107,868 | #184 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $95,438 | $72,402 | #419 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $81,450 | — | #88 of 159 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $77,266 | $62,835 | #121 of 453 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $73,874 | $50,592 | #25 of 204 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,726 | $71,232 | #99 of 211 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $68,785 | — | #121 of 322 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,827 | $58,679 | #168 of 243 |
| Criminology | $59,321 | $48,633 | #13 of 15 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,291 | $44,189 | #101 of 165 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $55,314 | $45,814 | #216 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,929 | — | #280 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $80,452 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Indiana State University ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Indiana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.