Public Administration at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Indiana University-Northwest graduates in public administration earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Northwest 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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| 168 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $70,493 | $62,076 | #219 | $59,568 |
| 169 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $69,631 | $70,794 | #171 | $57,714 |
| 170 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $69,522 | $74,607 | #149 | — |
| 171 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $69,335 | $74,384 | #151 | $54,390 |
| 172 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $69,247 | $63,056 | #217 | $57,882 |
| 173 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $68,881 | $70,776 | #172 | $49,900 |
| 174 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $68,840 | $62,640 | #218 | $52,475 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $118,385 | $80,727 | #25 of 75 |
| Social Work | $58,430 | $48,899 | #221 of 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,390 one year after graduating and $69,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,780.
← All data for Indiana University-Northwest · Methodology
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.