Public Administration at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Master's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in public administration earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Fresno 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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| 61 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $86,271 | $78,501 | #111 | $64,423 |
| 62 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,093 | $84,586 | #67 | $65,378 |
| 63 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $85,641 | $89,114 | #42 | $65,648 |
| 64 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $85,549 | $77,844 | #122 | $62,889 |
| 65 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $85,494 | $91,719 | #27 | $57,990 |
| 66 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $85,338 | $77,652 | #125 | $61,318 |
| 67 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $85,272 | $79,746 | #103 | $66,943 |
Other Majors at California State University-Fresno by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $147,082 | $146,559 | #40 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,334 | $98,988 | #225 of 861 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $97,545 | $83,116 | #6 of 14 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $97,033 | $78,501 | #1 of 380 |
| Psychology | $90,681 | $70,238 | #6 of 92 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $86,139 | $71,819 | #7 of 190 |
| Social Work | $80,905 | $64,873 | #13 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $79,189 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $72,853 | — | #14 of 165 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $71,787 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $71,056 | $63,778 | #35 of 204 |
| Education | $69,523 | $56,649 | #66 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $66,610 | $46,137 | #67 of 302 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $56,219 | — |
| Biology | — | $55,084 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $23,133 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,889 one year after graduating and $85,549 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
← All data for California State University-Fresno · Methodology
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.