Public Administration at Albany State University
Albany, GA · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Albany State University graduates in public administration earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Albany State 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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| 230 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $55,516 | $65,679 | #200 | $46,625 |
| 231 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $55,482 | $64,225 | #206 | $41,523 |
| 232 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $55,482 | $64,225 | #207 | $41,523 |
| 233 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $55,052 | $56,990 | #229 | $40,384 |
| 234 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $54,973 | $50,563 | #239 | $48,481 |
| 235 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $54,501 | $63,089 | #216 | $48,537 |
| 236 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $52,369 | $63,540 | #212 | $48,665 |
Other Majors at Albany State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,877 | $121,387 | #136 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,632 | $44,732 | #813 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $65,152 | $50,374 | #95 of 380 |
| Social Work | $56,072 | $46,601 | #247 of 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albany State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,384 one year after graduating and $55,052 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albany State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Albany State University ranks #233 by median pay four years after graduation, and #229 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Albany State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
← All data for Albany State University · 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.