Public Administration at University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Master's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
University of San Francisco graduates in public administration earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Francisco 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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| 17 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $99,879 | $90,883 | #29 | $84,881 |
| 18 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $99,846 | $95,033 | #18 | $84,712 |
| 19 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $99,801 | $100,389 | #12 | $73,655 |
| 20 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $99,141 | $90,212 | #33 | $87,976 |
| 21 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $98,800 | $86,709 | #51 | $73,949 |
| 22 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $98,798 | $97,068 | #16 | $73,260 |
| 23 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $98,056 | $89,225 | #38 | $79,952 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Francisco public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $87,976 one year after graduating and $99,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Francisco rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of San Francisco ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of San Francisco worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $48,010.
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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.