What Degree Programs and Academic Areas Does IU Indianapolis Offer?

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IU Indianapolis offers more than 375 degrees and certificates across undergraduate, graduate, online, and doctoral levels. The site groups academic options into those four paths and points visitors to separate degree and major listings for each. Research strengths named on the site include healthcare, artificial intelligence, data science, STEM, and the arts and humanities.

Degree levels and where to start

The homepage presents four academic entry points:

  • Undergraduate degrees — bachelor's-level study for first-time and transfer students.
  • Graduate degrees — master's-level programs.
  • Online degrees — programs delivered online rather than on campus.
  • Doctoral degrees — the highest research-level credentials.

The "375+ Degrees and certificates" figure covers all of these combined, so treat it as a total rather than a count for any single level. The site does not publish a per-level breakdown on the page reviewed.

Academic and research areas

IU Indianapolis describes itself as an R1 university, a classification tied to research activity, and frames its academic identity around several fields:

Area What the site says
Healthcare Named among the university's leading areas of advancement
Artificial intelligence Listed as a research frontier
Data science Listed alongside AI and STEM
STEM Grouped with the fields above
Arts and humanities Included in the same list of strengths

These are stated research strengths, not a complete inventory of majors. A specific program may exist outside these areas, so confirm against the degree listings before ruling anything in or out.

How to explore programs on the site

  1. Open the IU Indianapolis homepage.
  2. Use the Explore degree programs link near the top of the page.
  3. Choose the level that matches you — undergraduate, graduate, online, or doctoral — to see the relevant listings.
  4. For a shorter path, the Degrees & majors section links directly to each of the four levels.

The expected result is a browsable list of programs at your chosen level. If a program you want does not appear, the site does not indicate a waitlist or interest form; the practical next step is to request information or contact admissions through the site's inquiry option.

Context that may shape your choice

Two figures on the homepage are worth knowing when comparing programs:

  • 88% of students stay in Indiana after graduation, which suggests strong regional ties if you plan to build a career in or near Indianapolis.
  • 56% of students graduate debt free, a useful data point if cost is part of your decision. The site links to billing and payment pages, but the page reviewed does not list tuition figures, so check the cost and aid section directly.

The university also reports $37M+ in research funding, consistent with its R1 positioning and relevant if you are looking for research involvement as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Practical next steps

  • Prospective first-year students: start with undergraduate degrees, then check the admissions and visit pages.
  • Career changers or returning students: compare online and graduate options, since the site lists them separately.
  • Research-focused applicants: look at doctoral programs and ask about faculty work in healthcare, AI, data science, STEM, or the arts and humanities.
  • Anyone unsure: request information through the site or take a virtual tour before committing to an application.