Public Administration master's degree programs in Indiana
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Indiana
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Calumet College of Saint JosephWhiting · Debt not reported$121,7542Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington · Debt not reported$85,4943Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · Debt not reported$84,0784Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute · Debt not reported$80,4525Ball State UniversityMuncie · Debt not reported$76,8936Indiana University-NorthwestGary · Debt not reported$69,3357Indiana University-KokomoKokomo · Debt not reported$67,8208Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette · Debt not reported$64,832
CAREER CONTEXT IN IN
What related occupations pay in Indiana
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $79,900
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,470–$129,880
- State employment
- 6,990
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
11-3071Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- State median wage
- $108,720
- Middle 50% wage range
- $86,670–$137,510
- State employment
- 4,190
- Projected growth
- +6.1%
- Annual openings
- 18,300
11-1011Chief Executives
- State median wage
- $254,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $134,000–$377,760
- State employment
- 1,820
- Projected growth
- +3.2%
- Annual openings
- 19,100
11-1021General and Operations Managers
- State median wage
- $108,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,690–$167,830
- State employment
- 47,180
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 285,000
11-9021Construction Managers
- State median wage
- $106,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $84,930–$134,350
- State employment
- 5,450
- Projected growth
- +9.1%
- Annual openings
- 49,700
11-9131Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
- State median wage
- $98,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $93,310–$105,230
- State employment
- 290
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 900
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $73,940
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,210–$93,060
- State employment
- 2,950
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
53-6041Traffic Technicians
- State median wage
- $71,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,290–$73,730
- State employment
- 120
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Indiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph | Whiting | $121,754 | Not available |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington | $85,494 | Not available |
| 3 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $84,078 | Not available |
| 4 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute | $80,452 | Not available |
| 5 | Ball State University | Muncie | $76,893 | Not available |
| 6 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary | $69,335 | Not available |
| 7 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo | $67,820 | Not available |
| 8 | Purdue University Global | West Lafayette | $64,832 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Public Administration in Indiana
What do Public Administration master's degree graduates earn in Indiana?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $76,893 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Indiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Calumet College of Saint Joseph has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.