Public Administration at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Delaware graduates in public administration earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Delaware 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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| 119 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $77,919 | $70,901 | #169 | $54,840 |
| 120 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $77,525 | $68,269 | #185 | — |
| 121 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $77,502 | $73,766 | #153 | $67,724 |
| 122 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $77,421 | $76,957 | #134 | $58,115 |
| 123 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $77,237 | $75,885 | #143 | $61,014 |
| 124 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $77,113 | $73,085 | #160 | $55,757 |
| 125 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $77,071 | $78,359 | #113 | $55,873 |
Other Majors at University of Delaware by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,799 | $105,527 | #103 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $133,949 | $115,726 | #89 of 432 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $123,993 | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | $95,648 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $85,704 | $67,417 | #77 of 81 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $84,745 | — | #19 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,858 | $67,619 | #138 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $73,464 | $64,237 | #54 of 243 |
| Music | $66,502 | $38,417 | #5 of 98 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $64,955 | — | #167 of 322 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,626 | $59,316 | #178 of 280 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $52,059 | — | #22 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Delaware public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,115 one year after graduating and $77,421 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Delaware rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Delaware ranks #122 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Delaware worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.