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This major is all about using numbers to make decisions, craft strategies, and shape the future of a business through recording, reporting, and examining their financial information and outlook. Accounting graduates who meet the requirements of the State Board of Public Accountancy of Indiana are eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Indiana.
Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
(EPP)
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Today’s accounting is about more than crunching numbers. It’s about using those numbers to make decisions, craft strategies, and shape the future of a business. As the language of business, accounting studies the methods of recording, reporting, and examining the financial information and economic outlook of a business for a variety of audiences, including shareholders and auditors, employees, and economists. Accounting graduates who meet the requirements of the State Board of Public Accountancy of Indiana are eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Indiana.
Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 136,400 openings for accountants and auditors are projected, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average salary for business graduates was $50,939, and the median was $52,000.
The national median annual salary for accountants and auditors was $77,250 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
In addition to CPA coursework, many accountants climb a career ladder that includes management, directorship, or chief financial officer. There are various specializations, such as certified management accountant, certified internal auditor, and certified information systems auditor, which require experience and additional examinations.
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Auditing
Cost accounting
Economics
Ethics and leadership
Internal auditing
Financial accounting
Taxation
Possible careers
Actuary
Bank officer
Financial analyst
Investment banker
IRS investigator
Underwriter
Where could I work?
Accounting firms
Ernst & Young
JP Morgan Chase
Nonprofit organizations
Self-employment
Small businesses
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of admission criteria. You'll be certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.
Certification process
Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your University College advisor (international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
“Business without Borders”—Kelley Indianapolis has programs available in London, Paris, Vienna, Prague, and Italy. Opportunities are also available through Kelley Bloomington’s study abroad program.
Grow your skills through internships, part-time jobs, or co-op programs. Connect with the Kelley career services team to make an appointment.
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Enterprise, Policy, and Planning
The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.
This major is devoted to the scholarly exploration of African and African American history, life, and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. The program offers a variety of courses, lectures, and other scholarly activities that explore different aspects of the historical and contemporary African as well as the African American experience.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
Africana studies at IU Indianapolis is devoted to the scholarly exploration of African and African American history, life, and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. The program, as well as various schools and departments within the university, offer a variety of courses, lectures, and other scholarly activities that explore different aspects of the historical and contemporary African as well as the African American experience.
Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 12% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 18,000 openings for social and community service managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 12% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 132,600 openings for postsecondary teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of the above openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for the School of Liberal Arts graduates was $44,206, and the median was $38,800 .
The national median annual salary for social and community service managers was $74,000 in 2021 and $79,640 for a postsecondary teacher ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Africana studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business
Education counseling
Law
Medicine
Public affairs
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Black American writing
Black church in America
Cultures of Africa
Globalization, struggle, and empowerment in African diaspora
Introduction to African American and African diaspora studies
Race and ethnic relations
Possible careers
Community service manager
Human resources generalist
Journalist
Lawyer*
Multicultural affairs officer
Public relations specialist
Social worker*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a difference.
The Office of Career Development prepares, supports, and advises students each step of their career paths—like finding internships and building your resume. They serve undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
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Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Interpreting for people who do not speak a common language is a linguistic and social act of communication. In this program, you’ll not only learn to relay messages and manage the process of talking back and forth for two people who speak different languages, but you’ll also gain an overall understanding of how meaning is constructed, how to manage the cross-cultural flow of talk, and the ethical issues associated with interpreting.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
Social
Conventional
Enterprising
Interpreting for people who do not speak a common language is a linguistic and social act of communication. An interpreter relays messages and manages the process of talking back and forth for two people who speak different languages. An interpreter’s role is an engaged one, aimed at an overall understanding of the entire communicative situation, requiring fluency in the languages, the ability to know how meaning is constructed, and skills in managing the cross-cultural flow of talk.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 20% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,200 openings for interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for School of Liberal Art graduates was $44,206, and the median salary was $38,800.
The national median annual salary for i nterpreters and translators was $49,110 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
American Sign Language interpretation majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Education
Government affairs
Law
Linguistics
Political science
Psychology
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
ASL for interpreters
English to ASL
History and culture of the deaf community
Introduction to interpreting
Practicum
Theory and processing of interpreting
Possible careers
Audiologist*
Educator
Employment counselor
Health care interpreter
Social worker
Speech therapist
*This career requires additional training or education.
The Office of Career Development prepares, supports, and advises students each step of their career paths—like finding internships and building your resume. They serve undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Study humanity through a combination of biology, cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, and other social sciences. Graduates of this program go on to work in several different settings, such as hospitals, state and federal agencies, zoos, museums, archaeological contracting firms, and more.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
Investigative
Realistic
Social
The Department of Anthropology focuses on training students to apply anthropological insight to nonacademic settings. This means our graduates become practicing anthropologists in diverse settings such as hospitals, state and federal agencies, zoos, museums, archaeological contracting firms, and almost any context in which an understanding of human culture is essential. Many of our students acquire graduate degrees and have been admitted to some of the most competitive graduate programs in the country.
Employment of anthropologists and archeologists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 700 openings for anthropologists and archeologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now named IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Arts graduates was $50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The national median annual salary for anthropologists and archeologists was $63,800 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Anthropology majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Anthropology
Archaeology studies
Education
Environmental protection
Historic preservation
International affairs
Medicine
Museum studies
Social services
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Bioanthropology
Cultural anthropology
Development of anthropological thought
Evolution and prehistory
Fieldwork in archaeology
Human origins and prehistory
Survey of applied anthropology
Possible careers
Communications specialist
Curator
Nonprofit management
Professor*
Research specialist
Urban planner*
*These careers require additional training or education.
We believe in our power and responsibility to help others. Each year, our students, faculty, and staff work to improve neighborhoods in Indianapolis and beyond through service learning courses, community-based research and service projects, and partnerships with local organizations. Join us if you want to make a difference.
The Office of Career Development prepares, supports, and advises students each step of their career paths—like finding internships and building your resume. They serve undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Applied Data and Information Science
Help corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions realize the potential of data at an extreme scale by turning it usable knowledge. In this degree program, you’ll gain skills at every stage of the data pipeline. More specifically, you’ll learn about data curation, management, ethics, analysis, and dissemination.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM)
Investigative
Conventional
Your car—like your phone, and even that new fridge—collects information nonstop. As corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions seek to realize the potential of data at an extreme scale, highly skilled data professionals are managing the onslaught and turning this information into usable knowledge. If you’re interested in the growing and evolving field of data work and information science, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Data and Information Science is designed for you. Our classes enable you to gain skills at every stage of the data pipeline. This major prepares you to meet the developing information needs of businesses, hospitals, and other employers through a rigorous program focused on data curation, management, ethics, analysis, and dissemination. These skills are essential to navigate a society that increasingly runs on data.
Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 36% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 13,500 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates from the School of Informatics and Computing was $60,205, and the median was $55,000.
The national median annual salary for data scientists was $100,910 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Graduates in applied data and information science can pursue many advanced degrees, such as the following:
Applied data science
Business (M.B.A.)
Computer information technology
Computer science
Informatics
Library and information science
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Applications of data mining
Applied cloud computing for data intensive sciences
Data fluency
Data policy and governance
Information infrastructure
Mathematical Foundations of Informatics
Visualizing Information
Possible careers
Data analyst
Data curator
Information architect
Logistics manager
Market research analyst
Software Developer
Survey Researcher
Where could I work?
Cummins
Eli Lilly
IU Health
Regenstrief Institute
Roche
Salesforce
State of Indiana
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Applied Data and Information Science major
Luddy Indianapolis has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre, Film, and Television brings together three related humanities-based arts disciplines.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
The School of Liberal Arts is the disciplinary home for theatre, as both theory and practice, and combines the strengths of the film and media studies curriculum in the School of Liberal Arts, with its numerous production courses, along with relevant and exciting media and theatre-related work being done in the Herron School of Art, the School of Informatics and Computing, and the School of Engineering and Technology.
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Inspire kids to use their imagination and create works of art. In this major, you’ll learn to teach art to K–12 students of all backgrounds at both public and private schools. Work in classrooms and behind the scenes creating visual arts curriculum for schools, museums, and community-based organizations.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Herron’s art education programs prepare you to teach art in public and private schools (K-12). In the diverse settings of Indianapolis schools and museums, you will learn the reflective practice of teaching young people of all backgrounds to create and to respond to art in today’s world.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to grow 5% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 77,900 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for graduates from the School of Education was $41,859, and the median was $42,830.
The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $61,820 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Art education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Arts administration
Higher education
Museum education/museum studies
School administration
Quick facts
Sample coursework
3D design
4D studio
Drawing
Field experience
Foundations of art education
Teaching students with special needs
Possible careers
Art educator (K–12)
Museum curator
Nonprofit program coordinator
Professor*
School administrator*
Studio artist
*These careers require additional training or education.
Students interested in education tend to be a passionate bunch. We're home to a number of student organizations dedicated to different facets of teaching and education.
Study abroad is much more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.
You can add to your built-in student teaching experience through community engagement. From service projects to conferences, you get a head start on lifelong learning.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Combine knowledge of art, history, science, language, culture, and tradition with this major. You'll study art movements from prehistoric periods to present day, interpret works of art, and make connections between social and cultural contexts across history and throughout the world.
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
(AHHS)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
At Herron, you'll learn how to write and to talk about art in the context of history, science, language, culture, and tradition, exploring major movements from Prehistoric to the last two decades. Through visual analysis, historical research, and defined theoretical perspectives, you'll interpret works of art and will make connections between social and cultural contexts across history and throughout the world.
Employment of archivists, curators, and museum workers is projected to grow 12% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 4,700 openings for archivists, curators, and museum workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary for Herron graduates was $34,677, and the median was $35,000.
The national median annual salary for archivists, curators, and museum workers was $50,120 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Art history majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Art conservation/historic preservation
Art history and related fields (e.g., anthropology, archaeology, history)
Arts administration
Law
Library science
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Argumentative writing
History of art
Islamic, African, and Asian art
Myth and reality in Greek art
Prehistoric through contemporary art
Problems in art history
Senior capstone
Possible careers
Archivist/preservationist
Art journalist
Art librarian*
Community program coordinator
Museum educator
Professor*
*These careers require additional training or education.
Herron's study abroad programs are a powerful way to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable friendships.
Guidance from Herron Career Services is tailored to your needs at all levels throughout your journey—including internship and networking with alumni.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Humanities, and Human Services
The AHHS cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in art and design, education, general studies, journalism, liberal arts, and social work. The AHHS cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
A.I. is the future. It offers convenience, increases productivity, and propels innovation in fields of all kinds. Earn a bachelor’s degree in A.I. to proactively position yourself for success as businesses and technologies evolve.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM)
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Process and cognitive automation will displace many traditional jobs—but they have the potential to create even more opportunities. Earning a bachelor's degree in AI proactively positions you for success as businesses and technologies evolve.
AI reaches across platforms at enterprise scale, offering convenience, increasing productivity, and propelling innovation in fields from public safety to intuitive logistics. While the rest play catch-up, you can lead the way with our bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence.
Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 21% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,300 openings for computer and information research scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for informatics and computing graduates was $60,205, and the median was $55,000.
The national median annual wage for c omputer and information research scientists was $131,490 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Graduates of this program will have a wide array of opportunities for advanced degrees. Common programs for graduate school include:
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Learn more through Luddy Indianapolis Career Services.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
Learn what there is to know about organisms’ lives, with foundations in cell theory, evolution, genetics, energy, and more. Students pursuing this degree can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. They may go on to pursue jobs in biology, attend medical or dental school, or receive a graduate degree.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM)
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
The biology major places an emphasis on science and mathematics courses and is designed to prepare students for graduate study and for jobs in industry, as well as for medical and dental schools.
Employment of biological technicians is projected to grow 9% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 12,200 openings for biological technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Biology was $40,333, and the median salary was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for biological technicians was $48,140 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Between 25% and 50% of biology students proceed directly to graduate school in biology or biology-related fields or to schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry.
In addition, biology majors often pursue advanced degrees in areas such as:
The IU Indianapolis Center for Service and Learning has many service-oriented programs that allow you to work with and impact your community in endless ways.
Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Join the School of Science Career and Internship site in Canvas for additional information and resources.
Your specialized support team
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.
