Public Administration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Master's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in public administration earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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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| 92 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,476 | $85,379 | #60 | $54,613 |
| 93 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $82,135 | $82,619 | #81 | — |
| 94 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $82,043 | $85,174 | #61 | $58,188 |
| 95 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $81,998 | $74,613 | #148 | $43,464 |
| 96 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $81,915 | $87,906 | #45 | $66,534 |
| 97 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $81,813 | $77,869 | #121 | $57,399 |
| 98 | Barry University Miami, FL | $81,625 | $86,879 | #48 | $66,107 |
Other Majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $141,744 | — | #34 of 48 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $128,133 | $101,955 | #120 of 861 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $123,084 | — | #27 of 83 |
| Civil Engineering | $110,863 | — | #9 of 81 |
| Education | $95,883 | $70,724 | #2 of 214 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $90,339 | $70,849 | #6 of 36 |
| Mathematics | $82,412 | — | #3 of 11 |
| English Language and Literature | $69,842 | $29,181 | #5 of 43 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $66,785 | — |
| Psychology | $66,151 | $49,580 | #50 of 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,464 one year after graduating and $81,998 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #148 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more 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.