Public Administration at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in public administration earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State University 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 |
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| 31 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $58,307 | $61,332 | #31 | $38,877 |
| 32 | Kean University Union, NJ | $58,100 | $50,993 | #43 | $45,850 |
| 33 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $57,679 | $61,392 | #30 | $46,047 |
| 34 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $57,264 | $52,106 | #40 | $41,020 |
| 35 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,557 | $57,502 | #35 | $38,358 |
| 36 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $56,534 | $51,442 | #41 | $36,969 |
| 37 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $56,032 | $59,639 | #33 | $38,521 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at San Diego State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,810 | $91,303 | $28,278 |
Other Majors at San Diego State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,020 one year after graduating and $57,264 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, San Diego State University ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,999.
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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.