Public Administration at University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Master's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
University of West Georgia 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 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Georgia 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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| 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 |
| 198 | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC | $62,227 | $54,527 | #234 | $49,512 |
Other Majors at University of West Georgia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,602 | $93,779 | #310 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $97,803 | $64,574 | #383 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $95,143 | $89,318 | #32 of 453 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $74,278 | $67,672 | #48 of 280 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $74,243 | $67,652 | #37 of 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,853 | $57,518 | #97 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $64,065 | $58,664 | #107 of 380 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,492 | $56,238 | #204 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,091 | $45,505 | #163 of 302 |
| Psychology | $45,818 | $33,124 | #92 of 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Georgia public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,999 one year after graduating and $63,152 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Georgia rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of West Georgia ranks #195 by median pay four years after graduation, and #202 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of West Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,312.
← All data for University of West Georgia · 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.