Public Administration at Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · Master's Degree · about 149 graduates a year
Columbia Southern University graduates in public administration earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia Southern University Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 141 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $74,870 | $65,712 | #197 | $58,428 |
| 142 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $74,870 | $65,712 | #198 | $58,428 |
| 143 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $74,606 | $79,616 | #106 | $58,937 |
| 144 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $74,452 | $84,509 | #69 | $63,643 |
| 145 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $74,407 | $73,104 | #159 | $51,703 |
| 146 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $74,197 | $79,624 | #104 | $51,393 |
| 147 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $74,147 | $78,179 | #120 | $60,337 |
Other Majors at Columbia Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $99,847 | $87,712 | #9 of 12 |
| Homeland Security | $93,851 | $85,364 | #14 of 28 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,103 | $70,859 | #677 of 861 |
| Public Health | $66,208 | $58,278 | #171 of 201 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,135 | $61,993 | #65 of 115 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia Southern University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,643 one year after graduating and $74,452 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia Southern University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Columbia Southern University ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Columbia Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,144.
← All data for Columbia Southern University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.