Public Administration at Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Georgia Southern University graduates in public administration earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Georgia Southern 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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| 226 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $58,671 | $60,910 | #223 | $52,982 |
| 227 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,617 | $61,092 | #222 | — |
| 228 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $56,980 | $65,959 | #194 | $38,531 |
| 229 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $56,622 | $58,615 | #226 | $43,325 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia Southern University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,325 one year after graduating and $56,622 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia Southern University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Georgia Southern University ranks #229 by median pay four years after graduation, and #226 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Georgia Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% 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.