Public Administration at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Master's Degree
California Lutheran University graduates in public administration earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California Lutheran 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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| 116 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $79,043 | $84,131 | #71 | $59,742 |
| 117 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $78,464 | $81,096 | #94 | $74,280 |
| 118 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $78,025 | $83,732 | #74 | $48,682 |
| 119 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $77,919 | $70,901 | #169 | $54,840 |
| 120 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $77,525 | $68,269 | #185 | — |
| 121 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $77,502 | $73,766 | #153 | $67,724 |
| 122 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $77,421 | $76,957 | #134 | $58,115 |
Other Majors at California Lutheran University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $150,979 | $107,188 | #56 of 861 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $101,050 | $80,356 | #51 of 69 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $95,459 | $74,480 | #30 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $82,204 | $61,749 | #14 of 302 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $81,041 | $68,342 | #25 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $72,020 | — | #48 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $68,901 | $50,691 | #45 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Lutheran University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,840 one year after graduating and $77,919 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #169 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.