Public Administration at University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL · Master's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of North Florida graduates in public administration earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of North Florida 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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| 178 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $68,211 | $72,791 | #161 | — |
| 179 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $68,057 | $69,194 | #181 | $51,938 |
| 180 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $67,820 | $72,758 | #162 | — |
| 181 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $67,442 | $71,783 | #166 | $53,302 |
| 182 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $67,184 | $76,260 | #140 | — |
| 183 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $67,108 | $68,955 | #183 | $58,617 |
| 184 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $66,535 | $70,153 | #176 | $62,493 |
Other Majors at University of North Florida by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,979 | $71,474 | #38 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,023 | $66,423 | #364 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $84,976 | $64,089 | #121 of 211 |
| Business/Commerce | $81,376 | $58,996 | #61 of 75 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $66,348 | $49,207 | #12 of 33 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,989 | $54,551 | #311 of 453 |
| Public Health | $63,367 | $55,503 | #181 of 201 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,302 | $51,862 | #121 of 302 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $59,696 | $45,840 | #109 of 204 |
| American Sign Language | — | $58,017 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $55,762 | $44,345 | #17 of 19 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $55,333 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $54,367 | — | #34 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,130 | $49,299 | #290 of 380 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $52,216 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $48,628 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Florida public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,302 one year after graduating and $67,442 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Florida rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of North Florida ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of North Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
← All data for University of North Florida · 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.