Public Administration at California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Master's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
California State University-Bakersfield graduates in public administration earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Bakersfield 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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| 67 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $85,272 | $79,746 | #103 | $66,943 |
| 68 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $85,253 | $87,562 | #47 | $58,394 |
| 69 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $85,238 | $100,841 | #11 | $70,882 |
| 70 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $85,123 | $77,456 | #127 | — |
| 71 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $85,052 | $90,527 | #31 | $54,883 |
| 72 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $85,003 | $86,423 | #53 | $59,730 |
| 73 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,962 | $77,310 | #130 | $71,708 |
Other Majors at California State University-Bakersfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,351 | — | #161 of 861 |
| Education | $92,010 | — | #4 of 214 |
| Social Work | $86,527 | — | #4 of 279 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $82,248 | — | #13 of 302 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $68,014 | — | #128 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Bakersfield public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $85,123 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Bakersfield rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California State University-Bakersfield ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #127 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California State University-Bakersfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.