Public Administration at Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Nova Southeastern University graduates in public administration earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 86% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nova Southeastern 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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| 159 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $72,035 | $83,386 | #76 | $55,859 |
| 160 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $71,952 | $81,471 | #91 | $57,725 |
| 161 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $71,404 | $75,287 | #147 | $57,449 |
| 162 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $71,298 | $75,888 | #142 | $66,078 |
| 163 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $71,172 | $75,951 | #141 | $63,922 |
| 164 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $71,035 | $65,430 | #201 | — |
| 165 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $70,924 | $74,603 | #150 | $66,737 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nova Southeastern University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,078 one year after graduating and $71,298 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nova Southeastern University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Nova Southeastern University ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #142 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Nova Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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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.