Master’s Degrees in Public Administration
Education Levels of Public Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,984 people earned their master's degree in public admin. This makes it the 19th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public admin at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 11,984 |
| Graduate Certificate | 969 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 329 |
Earnings of Public Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in public admin is $58,617. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,393 and the high is $66,770.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public admin students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in public admin. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,789 |
| Women | 7,195 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public admin master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 522 |
| Black or African American | 1,992 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,740 |
| White | 5,309 |
| International Students | 1,266 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,155 |
Most Popular Public Admin Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 370 colleges that offer a master’s degree in public admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their master's degree in public admin from Columbia. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in public admin from CSUN. Of these students, 72% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,617.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public admin. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in public admin from Grand Canyon University. About 66% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,617.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public admin. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in public admin from John Jay. Of these students, 66% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that John Jay graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,617.
The 5th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in public admin from Harvard. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public admin at Harvard University make a median salary of 58,617.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their master's degree in public admin from NYU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public admin at New York University make a median salary of 58,617.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public admin. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in public admin from UW Seattle. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public admin at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 58,617.
American University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public admin. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in public admin from The American University. About 61% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,617.
University of Southern California is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public admin. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in public admin from USC. About 65% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,617.
Baruch College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public admin. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in public admin from Baruch. About 65% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in public admin at Baruch College make a median salary of 58,617.
The 11th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in public admin from Liberty University. Of these students, 41% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
The 12th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in public admin from Syracuse. About 49% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Syracuse University public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
The 12th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in public admin from UOPX - Arizona. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. University of Phoenix - Arizona public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in public admin from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 52% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Indiana University - Bloomington public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
The 15th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in public admin from CU Anschutz. About 60% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public admin. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in public admin from Rutgers Newark. Of these students, 68% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers Newark graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,617.
Barry University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public admin. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in public admin from Barry University. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public admin at Barry University make a median salary of 58,617.
Columbia Southern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public admin. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in public admin from Columbia Southern University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Columbia Southern University public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public admin. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in public admin from A-State. Of these students, 53% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arkansas State University - Main Campus public admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,617.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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