Public Administration at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in public administration earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at California State University-Northridge
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,959 | $92,353 | $37,074 |
Other Majors at California State University-Northridge by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,049 one year after graduating and $85,789 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,442.
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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.