Public Health at Indiana University-Indianapolis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Indianapolis sits in Indianapolis, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 217 public health degrees were granted at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Of 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Rankings can help you compare Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 430 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 430 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Students who complete Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,036 |
| 2 years | $46,272 |
| 3 years | $51,502 |
| 4 years | $59,923 |
| 5 years | $65,544 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $59,923, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis is $22,220.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Indiana University-Indianapolis are 83% women (180) and 17% men (37).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Of the 92 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 85% were women (78) and 15% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
Minority students account for 46% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, lower than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Of the 103 master’s public health degrees awarded at Indiana University-Indianapolis, 79% were women (81) and 21% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Indianapolis, below the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Indiana University-Indianapolis
The Public Health program at Indiana University-Indianapolis breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 108 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 1 |
| International Public Health | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | 87 |
| Other Public Health | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Indiana University-Indianapolis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.