Public Administration at Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · Master's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Kennesaw State University graduates in public administration earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kennesaw 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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| 191 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $64,662 | $65,742 | #195 | $52,223 |
| 192 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $64,106 | $56,265 | #231 | — |
| 193 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $63,856 | $58,105 | #227 | $50,264 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kennesaw State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,197 one year after graduating and $63,462 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kennesaw State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Kennesaw State University ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Kennesaw State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,500.
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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.