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Stand out as a job candidate with this major. Gain hands-on learning experience by working with real estate professionals across Indianapolis to help solve some of their challenges. This field of study is only available to students completing another primary major within the Kelley School of Business.
Business and Leadership
(BL)
This co-major consists of 15 credit hours. As part of the capstone experience, you'll work with some of your peers and real estate professionals to solve real-world problems. Through this experience, you'll learn how to research, problem solve, present, and create financial models.
Employment of property appraisers and assessors is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,300 openings for property appraisers and assessors 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in real estate (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
78.1% employed
8.8% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
7.1% 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 real estate (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $63,581 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for property appraisers and assessors was $65,420 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Quick facts
Possible careers
Property appraiser and assessor
Property manager
Real estate broker
Real estate agent
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.
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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.
Students in this program learn to help patients with chronic respiratory diseases breathe more easily. They grow in their ability to think critically, identify certain health conditions, and practice medicine in a compassionate way.
Health and Life Sciences
(HLS)
Social
Investigative
Realistic
Students pursuing this degree learn to provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. They cultivate many different skills to develop and implement effective care plans, protocols, and disease management programs. Advanced-level respiratory therapists participate in clinical decision making and patient education, the development and implementation of protocols and treatment plans, health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management.
Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 12% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 8,800 openings for respiratory therapists 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment programs (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
44.9% employed
41.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
6.7% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary reported for School of Medicine graduates was $73,457, and the median salary was $72,800.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment programs (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $65,792 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for respiratory therapists was $80,450 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Respiratory therapy majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Undergraduate research experiences help you develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career. Gaining research experience can be particularly helpful if you’re interested in clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology.
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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.
When you study sculpture, you will be exposed to several types of media, including metal, resins, plastics, wood, stone, and more. As a bonus, you’ll gain access to IU Indianapolis’ multimedia fabrication and foundry facilities that are hard to come by in other undergraduate programs like this one.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
(AST)
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Herron’s sculpture program encourages investigation into all forms of media, from traditional to nontraditional materials, installation, video, and performance. Through a team-teaching approach, students are exposed to a broad base of practical information, critical analysis, and creative discourse. Students will develop critical thinking skills, refine their intellectual and creative processes, and learn both traditional and contemporary aspects of the sculptor’s craft.
Overall employment of craft and fine artists is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 4,400 openings for craft and fine artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in fine and studio arts (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
61.8% employed
15.5% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
16.8% 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 fine and studio arts (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $43,639 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $56,260 in 2025 ( 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:
Art education
Art history
Art therapy
Arts administration
Fine arts
Museum studies
Quick facts
Sample coursework
2-D media
3-D media
Art history
Color concepts
Digital imaging
Drawing
Senior thesis
Studio course
Possible careers
Freelance artist
Gallery curator
Graphic designer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production artist
Visual arts educator*
*This career requires 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, 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.
Students in this major are those interested in teaching social studies to grades 5–12, which includes history, geography, government, sociology, and economics. You’ll learn to go beyond teaching by promoting social change in your school and amongst your students.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
(AST)
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
The IU School of Education at IU Indianapolis prepares exemplary teachers for today's and tomorrow's schools. Once admitted, students remain together throughout their professional education experiences, including student teaching. The program requires students to take their professional education courses in a specific sequence. Although not recommended, students may interrupt their study if the need arises.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to decline 2% from 2024 to 2034. Despite declining employment, about 66,200 openings for high school teachers 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in education (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
56.9% employed
32.9% 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 IU School of Education graduates was $49,750, and the median salary was $50,000.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in education (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $45,008 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for high school teachers was $64,580 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Education majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Administration
Business
English language
Higher education
Law
Psychology
Reading
School counseling
Special education
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Diversity and learning
Examining self as teacher
Field experience
Indiana history
Survey of economic issues and problems
Teaching and learning in high school
Teaching students with special needs
Using computers in education
Possible careers
Adult literacy teacher
Education administrator*
Guidance counselor*
Instructional coordinator
Museum curator
Museum program coordinator
Nonprofit manager
*These careers require additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Carmel Clay Schools
Indiana Historical Society
IPS
IU Indianapolis
Newfields
Nonprofits
Admission requirements
Admission by certification
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete 12 credit hours successfully
Note: If you are ready to apply for the TEP/Blocks, complete the application by the designated date each semester (see School of Education website for more information).
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, 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.
When you pursue this major, you’ll learn to help alleviate poverty, oppression, and discrimination. You'll also learn to enhance the quality of life for all people and advance social, political, and economic conditions through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
(AST)
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
Graduates of the IU School of Social Work go on to promote social and economic justice at every level—from providing for the well-being of others to shaping social and economic policies. They are competent, caring professionals who are qualified to assume leadership roles in social work practice and who strive to enrich the lives of the people they touch. Whether you want to begin a career in social work or are preparing for an advanced leadership role in practice, research, or policy development, the IU School of Social Work sets the standards for innovative and inspired social work education.
Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 74,000 openings for social 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in social work reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
37.6% employed
48.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
6.7% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Social Work graduates was $44,659, and the median salary was $43,680.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in social work reported a mean starting salary of $46,372 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for social workers was $61,330 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Social work graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Counseling
Education
Guidance counseling
Law
Organizational leadership
Public health
Social work
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Child and adolescent psychology
Community behavior and practice
Field experience
History of social welfare policy
Introduction to social work
Social work research
Understanding diversity
Possible careers
Adoption welfare
Case manager or coordinator
Counselor*
Grant writer
Nonprofit program coordinator
Policy maker
Researcher
*This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
Aspire Indiana
Centerstone
Community Health Network
Eskenazi Health
Indiana Department of Child Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Admission requirements
Admission by certification Students are certified to pursue the BSW degree when they:
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.
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.
Human beings are social animals. Much of what we think, say, and do is influenced by what others expect of us and by how others treat us. In this program, you’ll study the patterns of interaction between people in all sorts of settings to clarify what behaviors you see, why those behaviors are happening, their effects, and what might be done differently.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
(AST)
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
Perhaps you have wondered why some families get along fine while others seem mired in problems, why some people get involved in criminal careers while others resist temptations, why some companies are much more productive than others, or why some governmental programs succeed while others backfire. These are the kinds of issues sociologists look into in systematic ways. Sociologists' theories and research findings can provide insights into processes and events that affect our everyday lives. The sociology major offers a wide variety of exciting courses so you can tailor your coursework to fit your educational and career goals.
Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 300 openings for sociologists 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in sociology reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
52.5% employed
26.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
13.1% 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 sociology reported a mean starting salary of $50,867 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for sociologists was $101,690 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Sociology majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Anthropology
Business
Education
Higher education
Religious studies
Social work
Sociology
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Families and society
Introduction to sociology statistics
Juvenile delinquency and society
Social psychology
Sociology of death and dying
Sociology of work
Women and health
Possible careers
Attorney*
Communications specialist
Community development
Human resources
Lobbyist
Marketing
Nonprofit program coordinator
Professor*
*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.
The second largest language in the U.S., Spanish is spoken by more than 33 million people nationally and over 400 million people internationally. Become fluent in this language to become more competitive in the workplace.
Arts, Sciences, and Technology
(AST)
Social
Artistic
Enterprising
Achieve proficiency in the Spanish language and develop an understanding of and appreciation for the wide range of Hispanic cultural, literary, and linguistic manifestations. The Spanish program offers introductory and advanced instruction in language, linguistics, culture and civilization, literature, and applied language studies.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 6,900 openings for interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in all romance languages reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
55.4% employed
27.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
8.9% 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 all romance languages reported a mean starting salary of $52,241 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for interpreters and translators was $59,440 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
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.
Every day feels like game day for sport management graduates, who work in a wide array of exciting positions at sports organizations and venues. Become an expert in the business side of sports, and you’ll always be a major player in the game. And with 11 professional sports teams, several Olympic governing bodies, the NCAA, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway across the state's capitol, you’ll have ample opportunity to gain experiences to add to your resume.
Business and Leadership
(BL)
Enterprising
Social
Realistic
Sport management promotes, encourages, and supports athletic participation for recreational, educational, and professional sports organizations, as well as individual and team athletic events and competitions that draw spectators. You'll learn the art of promoting, selling, and facility and event management. When you pursue this degree, you'll also earn a general business minor or certificate in this degree program.
Employment of event managers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 openings for meeting, convention, and event planners 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, 2024).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in hospitality administration/management (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
78.1% employed
9.1% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
9.9% 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 hospitality administration/management (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $49,749 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for event managers was $56,920 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook ).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Sport management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Higher education/student affairs
Human resource management
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Legal aspects of sports and risk
Management of sports events
Sports in American society
Sports marketing
Sports public relations and promotion
Sports sales
Possible careers
Event manager
Facility management
Human resources
Marketing and promotions
Sports agent
Sports analyst*
Ticket and sales operations
*This career requires additional training or education.
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.
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.
Supply chain managers plan, schedule, and control the flow of goods to help companies stay competitive and to control costs. They build the critical bridges between suppliers, companies, and consumers.
Business and Leadership
(BL)
Enterprising
Social
Realistic
You deliberate over displays lined with your favorite video games. You shop the racks of fashionable frocks. You salivate over jars of almond butter, spicy salsas, and green curries. But how do those products get there? What’s the channel from concept to consumer? That’s supply chain management. Think of a product on an invisible conveyor belt moving through forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, manufacturing, delivering, and even returning. As a supply chain manager, you'll be in charge of moving that conveyor belt.
Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 17% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 26,400 openings for logisticians 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2025).
Insufficient data exist for graduation outcomes from the Class of 2024 for nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in supply chain management from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in management reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
75.2% employed
12.9% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
7.0% 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.
Insufficient data exist for salaries from the Class of 2024 for nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in supply chain management from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in management reported a mean starting salary of $66,766 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for logisticians was $80,880 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Kelley supply chain management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Business administration (M.B.A.)
Education
Law
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Business-to-business marketing
Economics
Effective negotiations
Intermediate finance
International marketing
Sourcing
Possible careers
Buyer
Commodity manager
Logistics manager
Receiving inspector
Supply chain engineer
Where could I work?
Amazon
Contract manufacturers
Knight Transportation
Product design companies
Transportation companies
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.
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.
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Sustainability Practices and Policy
If you have a passion for conserving the environment, this may be the major for you. Learn to lead and manage sustainability efforts in government, nonprofits, and businesses.
Business and Leadership
(BL)
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
As a sustainability practices and policy student, you’ll come to understand public affairs, finance, the development and implementation of policies, civic engagement, environmental justice, and green technologies. You'll also learn to identify problems, address sustainability issues, and bring real change to communities and companies. Throughout your academic journey, this major will grow your strategic planning, critical thinking, leadership, and research skills.
Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 8,500 openings for environmental scientists and specialists 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 to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in sustainability studies reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
63.0% employed
12.8% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
20.8% seeking employment
According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs graduates was $49,440, and the median salary was $43,000.
Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in sustainability studies reported a mean starting salary of $51,669 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).
The national median annual salary for environmental scientists and specialists was $80,060 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).
(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)
Sustainability management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
Environmental science
Law
Public administration (M.P.A.)
Public health
Quick facts
Sample coursework
Environmental justice
Leadership and ethics
Natural resources and environmental policy
Renewable energy technologies
Sustainable lifecycles
Sustainable management
Possible careers
Community outreach marketer
Environmental attorney*
Green entrepreneur
Nonprofit manager
Sustainability coordinator
Urban planner
*This career requires additional training or education.
Where could I work?
August Mack
Government agencies
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Keter Environmental
Profit and nonprofit 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!
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.
