Public Administration at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Master's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in public administration earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valdosta 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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| 173 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $68,881 | $70,776 | #172 | $49,900 |
| 174 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $68,840 | $62,640 | #218 | $52,475 |
| 175 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $68,434 | $65,369 | #203 | $55,738 |
| 176 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $68,427 | $70,836 | #170 | $43,810 |
| 177 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $68,342 | $69,484 | #179 | $65,219 |
| 178 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $68,211 | $72,791 | #161 | — |
| 179 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $68,057 | $69,194 | #181 | $51,938 |
Other Majors at Valdosta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $96,299 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,927 | $69,013 | #243 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,918 | $59,167 | #586 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $81,195 | $55,065 | #95 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $76,119 | $68,380 | #36 of 285 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $71,449 | $67,508 | #42 of 302 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $71,246 | $68,514 | #42 of 82 |
| Psychology | $65,472 | — | #54 of 92 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $63,814 | $56,492 | #130 of 280 |
| Social Work | $63,609 | $51,453 | #127 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,044 | $57,751 | #134 of 380 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,636 | $53,790 | #224 of 243 |
| Library Science and Administration | $53,915 | $44,126 | #37 of 54 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $50,995 | $42,694 | #188 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,810 one year after graduating and $68,427 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,434.
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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.