Public Administration at Troy University
Troy, AL · Master's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Troy University graduates in public administration earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Troy 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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| 163 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $71,172 | $75,951 | #141 | $63,922 |
| 164 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $71,035 | $65,430 | #201 | — |
| 165 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $70,924 | $74,603 | #150 | $66,737 |
| 166 | Troy University Troy, AL | $70,721 | $80,274 | #101 | $51,555 |
| 167 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $70,572 | $75,311 | #146 | $55,481 |
| 168 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $70,493 | $62,076 | #219 | $59,568 |
| 169 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $69,631 | $70,794 | #171 | $57,714 |
Other Majors at Troy University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $116,454 | $98,805 | #289 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,869 | $65,933 | #200 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,469 | $66,766 | #618 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $73,443 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $70,468 | $55,598 | #120 of 159 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $68,373 | $79,581 | #38 of 40 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,356 | $54,678 | #168 of 380 |
| Social Work | $58,560 | $45,477 | #217 of 279 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,231 | $45,122 | #92 of 115 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $55,258 | $43,707 | #263 of 322 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,590 | $48,564 | #57 of 61 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,250 | $53,872 | #135 of 165 |
| Social Sciences | $51,841 | — | #9 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Troy University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,555 one year after graduating and $70,721 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Troy University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Troy University ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Troy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,295.
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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.