Public Administration at Post University
Waterbury, CT · Master's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Post University graduates in public administration earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Post 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 |
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| 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 |
| 24 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $97,596 | $87,868 | #46 | $68,873 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $97,311 | $92,953 | #25 | $92,069 |
| 26 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $96,385 | $98,024 | #15 | $72,577 |
| 27 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $94,571 | $90,012 | #35 | $78,158 |
Other Majors at Post University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $101,826 | $71,087 | #45 of 75 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,184 | $74,389 | #166 of 349 |
| Human Services | $69,262 | $57,109 | #4 of 23 |
| Education | $65,752 | $58,543 | #92 of 214 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $59,811 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Post University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,873 one year after graduating and $97,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Post University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Post University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Post University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $54,508.
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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.