Public Administration at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in public administration earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of South 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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| 194 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $63,462 | $65,696 | #199 | $50,197 |
| 195 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $63,152 | $65,375 | #202 | $47,999 |
| 196 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $62,611 | $72,494 | #163 | $61,253 |
| 197 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $62,465 | $66,486 | #190 | $56,031 |
| 198 | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC | $62,227 | $54,527 | #234 | $49,512 |
| 199 | Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $62,227 | $56,663 | #230 | $49,512 |
| 200 | Strayer University-Maryland Suitland, MD | $62,227 | $54,611 | #233 | $49,512 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,031 one year after graduating and $62,465 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of South Florida ranks #197 by median pay four years after graduation, and #190 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% 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.