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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 C.P.A. Examination in Indiana.
Business and Leadership
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Today’s accounting is about more than crunching numbers. It’s about analyzing 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 C.P.A. Examination in Indiana. Those who do not want to become a C.P.A. may pursue internal auditing instead.
Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 91,400 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, 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in accounting reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
67.1% employed
24.7% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
4.4% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for Kelley School of Business graduates was $58,305, and the median salary was $60,000.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in accounting reported a mean starting salary of $70,798 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
(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 (business of sports, 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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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.
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, Sciences, and Technology
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This major encourages you to explore the origin and behavior of humans and their physical, social, and cultural development. Anthropologists study the way of life, remains, language, and physical characteristics of people around the world. They compare customs, values, and social patterns of different cultures, past and present. Archaeologists reconstruct a record of extinct cultures, especially preliterate ones, to determine age and cultural identity by classifying and interpreting artifacts, architectural features, and types of structures recovered by excavation. 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).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in anthropology reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
46.4% employed
27.8% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
15.6% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Liberal Arts graduates was $50,972, and the median salary was $49,960.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in anthropology reported a mean starting salary of $49,491 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
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.
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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.
Love sports and fitness? This program can help turn that passion into a meaningful career in health, wellness, and athletic performance. The applied fitness and sports performance degree prepares students for roles in strength and conditioning, personal training, wellness coaching, and sports performance—areas where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.
Health and Life Sciences
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Social
Realistic
Enterprising
Fitness management and personal training students gain an in-depth knowledge of movement, physical activity programming, and nutrition. The program prepares you for a variety of careers and work environments in the fitness industry. In addition, it will provide you with the theory and practical training skills that are needed to be eligible to sit for professional fitness certifications from national organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 69,000 openings for fitness trainers and instructors 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).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in rehabilitation and therapeutic programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
31.9% employed
60.9% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
2.4% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Health and Human Sciences graduates was $46,351, and the median salary was $44,500.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in rehabilitation and therapeutic programs reported a mean starting salary of $46,431 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The median annual salary for fitness trainers and instructors was $46,480 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Fitness management and personal training students often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Athletic training
Biomechanics
Exercise science
Nutrition
Occupational therapy
Recreational therapy
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Exercise leadership and program design
First aid and emergency care
Fitness testing and interpretation
Introduction to sport psychology
Nutrition for health
Structural kinesiology
Theory and practice of cardiovascular fitness
Possible careers
Community activity director
Employee wellness director
Personal trainer
Sports performance trainer
Strength and conditioning coach
Where could I work?
Health and fitness
Hendricks Regional Health
Life Time Fitness
Self-employment
YMCA
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Be a declared Applied Fitness and Sports Performance Major
Have an IU GPA of 2.0 or higher
Earn a grade of C or better in the following courses:
Anatomy: BIOL-N 212 and BIOL-N 213 (two-semester sequence) or BIOL-N 261 or KINE-P 205
Math: MATH-I 110 or MATH-I 111 (formerly MATH 11000 or MATH 11100)
The School of Health and Human Sciences hosts a number of initiatives for students to get involved, add to their resume, and give back to the community.
LHSI is a paid internship program that places second- and third-year IU Indianapolis students in a variety of health and science workplaces to gain practical experience and skills.
Working on campus for offices such as Campus Recreation or the Office of Health and Wellness can provide great preparation for a variety of health-related careers.
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Health and Life Sciences
The Health and Life Sciences (HLS) cluster prepares students to pursue majors and careers in the diverse and exciting world of health care. HLS majors can explore careers in patient care, laboratory work, health care administration, and health education.
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre, Film, and Television brings together three related humanities-based arts disciplines.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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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.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in film, video, and photographic arts programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
63.1% employed
8.3% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
23% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Liberal Arts graduates was $50,972, and the median salary was $49,960.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in film, video, and photographic arts programs reported a mean starting salary of $47,583 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
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.
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, Sciences, and Technology
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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. This major combines classes from Herron and the School of Education.
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Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in teacher education programs reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
54.1% employed
27.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
12.5% seeking employment
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for graduates from the Herron School of Art and Design was $40,937, and the median was $40,000.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in teacher education programs reported a mean starting salary of $47,097 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
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.
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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.
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, Sciences, and Technology
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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).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in history (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
44.5% employed
31.5% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
13.2% seeking employment
According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for graduates from the Herron School of Art and Design was $40,937, and the median was $40,000.
The national median annual salary for archivists, curators, and museum workers was $50,120 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in history (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $53,023 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
(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.
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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.
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.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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Realistic
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Conventional
AI reaches across platforms at enterprise scale, offering convenience, increasing productivity, and propelling innovation in fields from public safety to intuitive logistics. It will displace many traditional jobs—but it has the potential to create even more opportunities. This major prepares you for jobs in fields such as user experience (UX) engineering, where AI technologies are integrated and evaluated for human interaction and compliance.
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).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in computer and information sciences (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
65.8% employed
14.7% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
1.3% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering graduates was $58,462, and the median salary was $55,000
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in computer and information sciences (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $88,907 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual wage for computer 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.
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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.
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.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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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. Through coursework and research, you'll gain an understanding of foundational events in biology, as well as current developments and discoveries. The major prepares you to use scientific knowledge to make informed decisions benefiting all living things. At IU Indianapolis, you can choose from these majors and degrees within Biology:
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).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in biology reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
41.8% employed
36.2% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
8.3% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary reported for graduates from the IU School of Science was $49,989, and the median salary was $44,512.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in biology reported a mean starting salary of $44,804 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
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.
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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.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Biomedical Informatics
Discover how you can use information technologies to improve health care. Learn biomedical data analytical skills and their applications, gain valuable knowledge and research experiences, and prepare for a variety of careers. This major has three tracks: bioinformatics, health informatics, and premedical informatics.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
The field of biomedical informatics drives innovations in information technologies for biological and medical data management, analysis and visualization, and their applications to biological systems and medicine. In this program, you will learn biomedical data analytical skills and their applications and will gain valuable knowledge and research experiences that will prepare you for a variety of careers as well as for graduate and professional school. The biomedical informatics major has opportunities for accelerated graduate degree programs in bioinformatics and health informatics.
Employment of health information technologists is projected to grow 17% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings for health information technologists 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).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in bioinformatics reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
54.8% employed
20.1% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
12.0% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering graduates was $58,462, and the median salary was $55,000.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in bioinformatics reported a mean starting salary of $59,489 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for health information technologists was $55,560 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Technological advances come rapidly in the informatics field, so graduates often choose to pursue further education in a variety of fields, such as:
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.
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences provides a rigorous foundation in the biological and chemical sciences with a focused application to human health and disease. The program will prepare you for a career in healthcare, biomedical research, and biotechnology, as well as for entry into professional and graduate programs.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
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This program is a good fit if you plan to pursue:
Professional health programs (such as medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, or genetic counseling)
Biomedical or clinical research careers
Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry positions
Graduate study in biomedical or biological sciences
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.
