Public Administration at Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA · Master's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Golden Gate University graduates in public administration earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Golden Gate University 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 |
Other Majors at Golden Gate University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,150 | $130,290 | #106 of 861 |
| Taxation | $134,927 | $113,936 | #2 of 30 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $131,366 | $106,626 | #8 of 43 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $123,772 | $75,191 | #9 of 159 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $120,311 | $91,369 | #9 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $107,694 | $80,748 | #40 of 69 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $95,577 | $63,266 | #13 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Golden Gate University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $91,136 one year after graduating and $122,598 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Golden Gate University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Golden Gate University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Golden Gate University worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.