Public Administration at Ashford University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Ashford University graduates in public administration earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ashford University Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
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| 13 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $70,202 | $74,721 | #10 | $61,613 |
| 14 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $69,033 | $65,705 | #19 | $37,792 |
| 15 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $68,497 | $62,328 | #26 | $36,626 |
| 16 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $68,344 | $62,189 | #27 | $65,503 |
| 17 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $68,272 | $70,151 | #12 | $61,790 |
| 18 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $68,008 | $61,883 | #29 | $45,471 |
| 19 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $67,973 | $61,896 | #28 | $56,674 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at Ashford University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,264 | $63,856 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Ashford University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ashford University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,503 one year after graduating and $68,344 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ashford University rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Ashford University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Ashford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,349.
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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.