Public Administration at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates in public administration earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alabama at Birmingham 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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| 214 | Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC | $62,227 | $54,527 | #235 | $49,512 |
| 215 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $62,148 | $63,186 | #215 | — |
| 216 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $62,027 | $66,564 | #189 | $46,655 |
| 217 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $61,916 | $70,280 | #174 | $48,736 |
| 218 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $61,703 | $58,728 | #225 | $46,023 |
| 219 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $60,726 | $66,337 | #191 | — |
| 220 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $60,709 | $64,011 | #208 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alabama at Birmingham public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,736 one year after graduating and $61,916 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alabama at Birmingham rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Alabama at Birmingham worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,487.
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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.