Public Administration at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Master's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Georgia State University graduates in public administration earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia 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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| 107 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $80,153 | $81,492 | #90 | $57,926 |
| 108 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $79,953 | $82,834 | #80 | — |
| 109 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $79,921 | $85,066 | #62 | $56,061 |
| 110 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $79,793 | $82,602 | #82 | $56,196 |
| 111 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $79,427 | $80,754 | #99 | $57,655 |
| 112 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $79,416 | $83,735 | #73 | $67,233 |
| 113 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $79,414 | $84,526 | #68 | $59,096 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,196 one year after graduating and $79,793 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Georgia State University ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Georgia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,250.
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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.