Public Administration at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Master's Degree · about 209 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in public administration earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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 |
| 11 | American University Washington, DC | $107,866 | $94,519 | #19 | $78,068 |
| 12 | Boston University Boston, MA | $106,292 | $93,601 | #22 | $82,601 |
| 13 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $104,073 | $105,843 | #7 | $83,208 |
| 14 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $103,721 | $94,379 | #20 | $78,453 |
| 15 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $100,692 | $91,689 | #28 | $78,076 |
| 16 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $100,325 | $95,489 | #17 | $61,190 |
| 17 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $99,879 | $90,883 | #29 | $84,881 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,453 one year after graduating and $103,721 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Southern California ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $75,887.
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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.