Public Administration at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Master's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
California State University-Los Angeles graduates in public administration earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Los Angeles 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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| 151 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $73,084 | $77,789 | #123 | $58,263 |
| 152 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $72,948 | $78,284 | #114 | $52,126 |
| 153 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $72,713 | $63,819 | #209 | — |
| 154 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $72,670 | $66,125 | #193 | $66,365 |
| 155 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $72,517 | $73,729 | #155 | — |
| 156 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $72,439 | $77,303 | #131 | $45,470 |
| 157 | Kean University Union, NJ | $72,414 | $63,557 | #211 | $54,826 |
Other Majors at California State University-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $137,184 | $145,897 | #73 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $126,611 | $90,686 | #131 of 861 |
| Civil Engineering | $120,651 | — | #2 of 81 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $118,058 | $102,356 | #46 of 62 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $104,208 | $83,983 | #1 of 280 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $101,094 | $85,836 | #1 of 243 |
| Security Science and Technology | $92,683 | $66,598 | #15 of 34 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $90,351 | $69,402 | #102 of 211 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $88,659 | $67,075 | #4 of 302 |
| Education | $84,668 | $69,882 | #13 of 214 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $82,455 | — | #2 of 22 |
| Social Work | $78,135 | $64,869 | #16 of 279 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $63,878 | $62,266 | #66 of 190 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,904 | — | #17 of 43 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,235 | — | #51 of 61 |
| Anthropology | — | $53,441 | — |
| Biology | — | $52,845 | — |
| History | — | $52,144 | — |
| Sociology | — | $50,577 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $22,247 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Los Angeles public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,365 one year after graduating and $72,670 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Los Angeles rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California State University-Los Angeles ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,334.
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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.