Public Administration at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in public administration earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Sacramento 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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| 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 |
| 74 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $84,950 | $80,855 | #98 | $62,076 |
| 75 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $84,635 | $86,049 | #55 | — |
| 76 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $84,419 | $85,855 | #57 | $66,915 |
Other Majors at California State University-Sacramento by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,033 | $87,291 | #190 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,293 | $103,776 | #370 of 432 |
| Civil Engineering | $108,193 | $87,247 | #16 of 81 |
| Education | $102,444 | $77,526 | #1 of 214 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $91,632 | $78,448 | #6 of 243 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $84,560 | — |
| Social Work | $84,100 | $65,967 | #8 of 279 |
| Biology | $79,785 | $59,935 | #19 of 57 |
| Psychology | $72,365 | $58,598 | #33 of 92 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $70,641 | $60,209 | #212 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $68,782 | $59,543 | #51 of 302 |
| Sociology | $59,203 | — | #6 of 6 |
| History | $53,415 | $33,736 | #22 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,708 one year after graduating and $84,962 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.