Public Administration at University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of the Pacific graduates in public administration earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Pacific 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 |
| … | |||||
| 75 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $84,635 | $86,049 | #55 | — |
| 76 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $84,419 | $85,855 | #57 | $66,915 |
| 77 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $84,412 | $90,507 | #32 | $65,836 |
| 78 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $84,392 | $76,791 | #136 | $66,784 |
| 79 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $84,367 | $76,824 | #135 | $65,888 |
| 80 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $84,078 | $90,200 | #34 | $66,036 |
| 81 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $84,061 | $75,682 | #144 | $73,170 |
Other Majors at University of the Pacific by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $162,982 | $141,691 | #5 of 216 |
| Engineering | $123,810 | $90,603 | #16 of 29 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $95,081 | $79,969 | #4 of 243 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,865 | $72,789 | #468 of 861 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $87,881 | $73,893 | #30 of 43 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $82,005 | $62,920 | #90 of 453 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $71,126 | $60,543 | #23 of 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Pacific public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,784 one year after graduating and $84,392 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Pacific rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of the Pacific ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #136 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of the Pacific worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $45,850.
← All data for University of the Pacific · Methodology
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.