Arts, Sciences, and Technology: Specialized Support Teams: Student Support: University College: Indiana University Indianapolis

Our AST team

Meet who you’ll be working with on your academic journey.

Sarah Eltzroth

Director of Operations

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Phone:: +1-317-278-7913
Email:: seltz@iu.edu

AC Stokes

Student Success Advisor/Team Coordinator, AST Cluster

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Email:: stokesan@iu.edu

Sara Crawford

Student Success Advisor, AST Cluster

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Phone:: +1-317-278-7882
Email:: sarcrawf@iu.edu

Jennifer Kaschner

Student Success Advisor, AST Cluster

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Phone:: +1-317-278-9954
Email:: jkaschne@iu.edu

Dee Alderman

Career Consultant, MCE and AST Clusters

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Phone:: +1-317-274-5644
Email:: dralderm@iu.edu

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Komal Kaur

Student Success Advisor, AST Cluster

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Email:: kchohan@iu.edu

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Majors in AST

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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 (AST)
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:

Biology B.A.
Biology B.S.
Biology Teaching B.A.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of biologists is projected to grow 3% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 9,100 openings for biologists 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 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 $52,000 in 2024 ( 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:

Biology
Education
Public health

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Sample coursework

Cell biology
Embryology-immunology
General physics I and II
Genetics and molecular biology
Math (calculus)
Organic chemistry (lecture and lab)
Organismal biology

Possible careers

Associate consultant
Data analyst
DNA technologist
Lab technician
Microbiologist
Research associate

Where could I work?

BioStorage
Covance
Dow AgroSciences
Eli Lilly and Company
IU School of Medicine
Mid-America Clinical Labs

Admission requirements

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Review the requirements in the Direct admission requirements for transfer and current IU Indianapolis students
Complete the internal application

Engaged learning experiences

Undergraduate research

Undergraduate research experiences enable you to develop important problem-solving skills and experience for your future career.

Service Learning

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.

Professional work experience

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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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 (AST)
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.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of health information technologists and medical registrars is projected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,200 openings for health information technologists and medical registrars 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 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 $67,310 in 2024 ( 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:

Biomedical science
Health information management
Informatics
Medicine

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Sample coursework

Biomedical informatics
Computational systems biology
Data analysis
Genetics and molecular biology
Human-computer interaction
Internship

Possible careers

Bioinformatics scientist
Biomedical data scientist
Clinical data analyst
Clinical project manager
Health database analyst
Health information manager
Healthcare IT director

Where could I work?

Dow AgroSciences
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
Biotechnology companies
Eli Lilly and Company
Eskenazi
IU Health
Pharmaceutical companies
Roche

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Be a declared Biomedical Informatics major
Have an IU GPA of 2.5 or higher
Complete at least 12 credit hours at IU
Earn a C- or higher in INFO-B 101 or INFO-I 201

Engaged learning experiences

Study Abroad

Study abroad allows you to learn, grow, and gain new skills. Luddy Indianapolis has two programs in Greece and Finland.

Professional work experience

Grow your skills through internships or part-time jobs. Learn more through Luddy Indianapolis Career Services.

Student organizations

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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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 (AST)

Learn how to use living organisms to help make products through this flexible training program.

Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)

This program has been developed in collaboration with several local biotechnology industries to ensure relevance and appropriateness of the educational training program content. It includes an extensive industrial internship that, along with the basic and applied courses in biotechnology, meet industrial objectives for preparation for positions in the biotechnology industry.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of bioengineers and biomedical engineers is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,300 openings for bioengineers and biomedical engineers 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 biotechnology reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

44.4% employed
36.1% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
9.0% 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 biotechnology reported a mean starting salary of $51,823 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for bioengineers and biomedical engineers was $106,950 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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Sample coursework

Concepts of biology
Biological chemistry
Principles of chemistry I with lab
Organic chemistry lecture/lab I
Physics
Calculus
Fundamentals of speech communication

Admission requirements

This major is only available to students who have earned an associate degree in Biotechnology from Ivy Tech Community College.

Learn about ceramics throughout history and in today’s day and age. Gain experience not only in making ceramic vessels, but also in glasswork, screen printing, prototyping, and 3D printing. Students in this program have access to the space and equipment to create at the 16 Tech corridor of Indianapolis. 

Arts, Sciences, and Technology (AST)
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Enterprising
Realistic

Herron’s ceramics curriculum develops your understanding of the medium in the context of contemporary society and historical tradition. You'll gain skills in analysis of specific works of art that are developed through courses in art theory, art history, research methods, and the uses of materials and tools needed to create works of art. You'll also study specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes that exist in the field of art.

Career opportunities after graduation

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 design and and applied arts (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

71.5% employed
8% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
14.1% 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 design and applied arts (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $54,452 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for craft and fine artists was $56,260 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Ceramics 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

Art history
Drawing
Hand building
Studio
Understanding contemporary art
Visual communications
Wheel throwing

Possible careers

Art teacher*
Freelance artist
Gallerist
Nonprofit program coordinator
Production designer
Visual artist

*This career requires additional training or education.

Where could I work?

Art museums and galleries
Commercial art
Education
Indianapolis Art Center
IU Indianapolis or Ivy Tech
Operations

Admission requirements

Admission by application

Engaged learning experiences

Student organizations

Herron’s student organizations will help you build professional and personal relationships within your discipline.

Study Abroad

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.

Career Service

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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