Arts, Sciences, and Technology

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

Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 30% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,500 openings for mathematicians and statisticians 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 School of Science graduates with a bachelor's degree was $52,391, and the median salary was $50,000 .

The national median annual salary for mathematicians and statisticians was $104,860 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Mathematics graduates often choose to pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Actuarial science
• Biostatistics
• Computer science
• Education
• Law
• Mathematics
• Medicine

Employment of high school teachers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032. Despite limited employment growth, a bout 67,100 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, 2023).

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Education graduates with a bachelor's degree was $41,859, and the median salary was $42,830.

The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $65,220 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Math teaching majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Actuarial science
• Biostatistics
• Computer science
• Education
• Higher education
• Mathematics
• Medicine

Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 8% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,400 openings for special effects artists and animators 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 the media arts and science graduates was $54,400, and the median salary was $55,000 .

The national median salary for special effects artists and animators was $99,060 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Technological advances come rapidly in the computer field, so continued study is necessary to remain competitive. Graduate work in a data-focused program, computer science, information systems, business (M.B.A.), or ongoing education in a specific industry area would be appropriate.

Employment of health education specialists is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 6,600 openings for health education specialists and community health 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, 2023).

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Art graduates was $50,036, and the median salary was $47,420 .

The national median annual salary for health education specialists was $62,860 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Medical humanities and health studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Dentistry
• Health administration
• Law
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Occupational therapy
• Pharmacy
• Physical therapy
• Physician assistant
• Public health
• Social work