Master’s Degrees in Public Administration
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Education Levels of Public Admin Majors
In 2020-2021, 12,290 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 | 12,290 |
| Graduate Certificate | 904 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 377 |
Earnings of Public Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in public admin is $51,006. 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 $45,849 and the high is $58,024.
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 60.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,820 |
| Women | 7,470 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public admin master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 513 |
| Black or African American | 2,277 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,843 |
| White | 5,312 |
| International Students | 1,076 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,269 |
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The public admin program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 374 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 242 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at CSUN. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 221 people received their master's degree in public admin from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 65% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 214 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at John Jay. About 59% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 people received their master's degree in public admin from Harvard. About 45% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 184 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at NYU. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The public admin program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 168 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The public admin program at American University awarded 166 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at USC. About 64% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at Baruch. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 people received their master's degree in public admin from Liberty University. Of these students, 45% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. The public admin program at Syracuse University awarded 160 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,153 per year. The public admin program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 160 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their master's degree in public admin from IU Bloomington. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at CU Anschutz. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Walden University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public admin. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their master's degree in public admin from Walden University. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at Rutgers Newark. About 64% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $31,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at Barry University. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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 $5,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at Columbia Southern University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 master's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at A-State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public admin that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 32,218 |
| Public Policy | 3,153 |
| Human Services | 1,153 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 633 |
| Other Public Administration | 213 |
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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