Explore IU Indianapolis degrees and career opportunities
As a University College student, you're preparing for entry into a degree-granting program.
Whether you're a pre-major or Exploratory student, you'll benefit from advising and career guidance from our specialized support teams. The broad range of IU Indy's academic offerings paired with this support ensure that, when you start in University College, you'll succeed everywhere.
Search and filter the majors tool below to discover the available opportunities and to understand your program's admission requirements.
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Explore minors and certificates, additional credentials you can add to your degree. Ready to declare, add to, or change your major?
Do you have a particular interest or passion that you want to pursue but can’t find a major that quite fits? Then this is the program for you! Take courses across disciplines and create the major you want to set you on the path that will help you achieve your unique goals.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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The individualized major provides a structure that allows students, in consultation with faculty members, to design majors that meet their own educational needs. Each major course of study varies in accordance with the needs and interests of individual students. Students who pursue this program should be disciplined and self-motivated.
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Informatics
Explore the big picture of technology to understand how we use technology to communicate, work, heal, play, and solve problems that are facing society and industry. Informatics allows you to make a difference in people’s lives by helping you understand the connection between people and technology.
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Students pursuing the informatics major will choose from several specializations, including, but not limited to: applied data science, business, computer information technology, full stack development, human-computer interaction, and legal informatics. Gain the confidence and skills you need to join the computing field.
Employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,000 openings for web developers and digital designers 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2022, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Informatics was $59,290, and the median salary was $57,000.
The national median annual salary for web developers and digital designers was $92,750 in 2023 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Technological advances come rapidly in the informatics field, so continued study is necessary to remain competitive. Informatics majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business (M.B.A.) Computer science Data-focused programs Information systems Ongoing education in a specific industry area
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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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Create the art experience you want with this individualized degree. When you study integrative studio practice, you have the chance to study a mix of ceramics, drawing, furniture design, painting, photography, or printmaking to achieve whatever artistic goals you may have.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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These goals are established through careful counseling with Herron faculty and staff, and each student is assisted in setting up a well-coordinated, diversified program of fine art studies. Though this degree track is less traditional, opportunities following graduation are equivalent to those of students identifying with a single program. When you pursue this major, you'll gain skills in creativity, fine art, cultural competency, and both traditional and contemporary practices.
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,500 openings for craft and fine artists 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for Herron graduates with a bachelor's degree was $58,609, and the median salary was $51,000.
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $52,910 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fine arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
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.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Because business has become more multinational than ever before, earning this major and learning to take on the challenges of doing business in the global marketplace can make you an asset when applying for jobs. This field of study is only available to students pursuing another Kelley School of Business degree.
Business and Leadership
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When you add this major to your primary major, you'll stand out from other candidates in the job market, learn about emerging foreign markets, and come into contact with different cultures. Make an impact across borders and transform the world around you.
Employment of business or management analysts is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 92,900 openings for business or management analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Employment of disaster relief directors is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 900 openings for disaster relief directors 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the School of Liberal Art graduates was $50,036, and the median salary was $47,840.
The national median annual salary for business or management analysts was $99,410 in 2023 (Occupational Outlook Handbook). The national median annual salary for disaster relief directors was $83,960 in 2023 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Global and international studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business management Education English as a second language certification International affairs Journalism Law Linguistics Political science
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Cultural anthropology Language courses Human geography Introduction to international relations Introduction to international studies Perspectives on the world Study abroad experience
Possible careers
Business analyst Disaster and disease relief Journalist Public relations specialist Trade specialist United Nations officer* Volunteer coordinator *This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Community health network Community and social services Government International business Social services Travel and tourism
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.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
Tell stories and move the world with this degree. Journalism students at IU Indianapolis learn communication skills, research and analytical techniques, technical know-how, teamwork, and versatility—exactly the skills that today’s employers are looking for.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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IU Indianapolis' downtown location provides a valuable pool of leading media professionals who serve as instructors and guest speakers. Internships and jobs covering many possible career paths—media, sports or health information, nonprofits, government, and more—are a short walk or drive away. This major offers a concentration in public relations, a field in which professionals create messages and craft communications—such as newsletters, social media, news releases, and crisis communications plans—for organizations.
Employment of new analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 3% from 2022 to 2032. Despite declining employment, about 6,000 openings for news analysts, reporters, and journalists 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for School of Liberal Arts graduates was $50,036, and the median salary was $47,840 .
The national median annual salary for news analysts, reporters, and journalists was $57,500 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Journalism and public relations majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration
Communications
Education
English or literature
Journalism
Law
Marketing
Nonprofit management
Psychology
Public relations
World languages
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Communications law
Foundations of journalism
Media internship
Newspaper reporting
Reporting, writing, and editing
Visual communications
Writing for mass media
Possible careers
Advertising executive*
Communications manager
Corporate fundraising
Digital marketing consultant
Grant writer
Investigative reporter
Public relations specialist
Social media marketing
*This career requires 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.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
With this major, you'll learn about the rapidly changing conditions of work within a national and global perspective and how to respond to the challenges faced by labor institutions. Labor studies will teach you to value the well-being of workers and how to support, strengthen, advocate for, and promote the development of the labor movement.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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The Department of Labor Studies prepares students to assume leadership roles in the workplace and in communities. The program is designed as an interdisciplinary major for college students and working adults seeking a university-level education. Online labor studies classes are offered on all nine IU campuses, and face-to-face courses are offered on various campuses.
Employment of labor relations specialists is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032. Despite limited employment growth, about 5,200 openings for labor relations specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for School of Social Work graduates was $40,421, and the median salary was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for labor relations specialists was $89,980 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Labor studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
The School of Social Work Student Outreach Clinic is a student-led free clinic where social work students provide social services to patients on the near eastside of Indianapolis.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
The law program in the School of Liberal Arts trains and prepares students for careers as paralegals in the legal profession.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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The program provides students with practical legal skills as well as a background in legal concepts so graduates will be able to obtain jobs quickly in this rapidly expanding profession. Paralegals are typically employed in law firms and are also eligible for careers in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. Those pursuing this major will gain skills in critical thinking, communicating effectively in a legal environment, and understanding legal principles.
Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 38,000 openings for paralegals and legal assistants 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for liberal arts graduates with a bachelor's degree was $49,890, and the median salary was $47,420.
The national median salary for paralegals and legal assistants was $60,970 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Law in liberal arts majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business
Counseling
Education
Law
Medicine
Political science
Public affairs
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Advanced legal writing
American legal history
Family law for paralegals
Introduction to law
Legal research and writing for paralegals
Litigation for paralegals
Technology and the law
Possible careers
Claims adjuster
Hearing officer*
Lawyer*
Lobbyist
Paralegal
Project coordinator
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.
Choose among programs in over 50 countries and nearly 20 languages, including English. Both shorter and longer immersion programs are also available.
Your specialized support team
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
The AST cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in education, music, art and design, computing, social work, informatics, liberal arts, math, public safety, science, and technology.
Coaches and collaborators, diplomats and directors, teachers and taskmasters—today’s managers motivate, develop, and move people and projects up the ladder of business success. When you pursue a management B.S.B., you learn to develop employees and manage projects to ensure business success.
Business and Leadership
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In this major, you’ll gain real-world experience in driving employee engagement, allocating resources, and improving overall business operations. At Kelley Indianapolis, you'll learn what it means to manage efficiently and effectively across industries as you tackle real challenges from real companies. You'll also study a broad range of business topics and specializations to gain a big picture understanding of the corporate world.
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 92,900 openings for management analysts 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary for business graduates with a bachelor's degree was $59,687, and the median salary was $60,000.
The national median annual salary for management analysts was $99,410 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Education
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Effective negotiations
Financial management
International business environment
New venture creation
Operations management
Organizations and organizational change
Possible careers
Account manager
Customer service manager
Hotel manager
Operations manager
Public relations manager
Store manager
Where could I work?
Banks
Higher education
Real estate agencies
State of Indiana
Stock brokerage firms
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.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Management and Civic Leadership B.S.P.A.
Gain background knowledge in business, nonprofit organizations, public management, economics, government finance, public policy, and behavioral science to help you move seamlessly between business, nonprofit/private organizations, and government management roles. Because of the emphasis area courses, you can easily add an O’Neill certificate.
Business and Leadership
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This major gives you a background on how nonprofit organizations provide for citizens, improve communities, and strengthen the quality of life. You'll study and analyze government policies and learn the management of government and nonprofit organizations. This major also incorporates basic business foundation courses, giving you some background and flexibility for working in the for-profit world if you are interested in making that transition at some point in your career.
Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 9% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,000 openings for social and community service managers 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for management B.S.P.A. graduates was $52,109, and the median salary was $48,000.
The national median annual salary for social and community service managers was $77,030 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
O’Neill management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Health administration (M.H.A.)
Law
Public administration (M.P.A.)
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Government finance and budgets
Managing behavior in public organizations
Managing workforce diversity
Nonprofit management and leadership
Nonprofit and voluntary sector
Urban structure and policy
Possible careers
City manager
Community developer
Economic development analyst
Human resources specialist
State and federal agency manager
Where could I work?
Easter Seals Crossroads
Government agencies
Hendricks Regional Health
Nonprofit organizations
Small for-profit businesses
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.
O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you connect with alumni!
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Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
As a marketing major, you’ll learn what people want, what they’ll offer up for it, and how to get them to take a desired action, like buying a product or volunteering at an event. The skills you learn with this major will allow you to help a business or organization achieve its goals.
Business and Leadership
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Enterprising
Social
Realistic
In this major, you'll study all activities related to the promotion, sales, and distribution of good and services from producers to consumers. You'll learn about product development, pricing policies, advertising, and researching to identify the ideal buyer(s) for your company's products or services. You'll also learn how to figure out what customers want, what their needs are, and how your company can meet that demand. Students pursuing this major will gain skills in written and oral communication, creativity, persuasion, and critical thinking.
Employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 34,000 openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers 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 called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for Marketing B.S.B. graduates was $51,058, and the median salary was $50,000.
The national mean starting salary for marketing majors for the class of 2020 was $48,610, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Marketing majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (MBA)
Human resource management
Industrial/labor relations
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Advertising and promotion management
Buyer behavior
Economics
International marketing
Marketing management
Marketing research
Marketing strategy and policy
Sales management
Possible careers
Advertising executive*
Brand manager or specialist
Market researcher
Media specialist*
Public relations specialist
*These careers require additional education or training.
Where could I work?
Advertising firms
Corporate sales office
Gilchrist & Soames
Marketing research firms
Pharmaceutical sales
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.
Degree planning information Current program offerings may be found in your pre-business student Canvas site.
Your specialized support team
Business and Leadership
The BL cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in business, leadership, event management, hospitality, philanthropy, public and environmental policy, sports management, and tourism.
