Public Administration at Boise State University
Boise, ID · Master's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Boise State University graduates in public administration earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boise 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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| 186 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $66,275 | $60,303 | #224 | — |
| 187 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $65,374 | $70,156 | #175 | $51,559 |
| 188 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $65,365 | $71,401 | #167 | $49,746 |
| 189 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $65,231 | $69,364 | #180 | $55,582 |
| 190 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $64,832 | $69,553 | #178 | $54,735 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Boise State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $128,689 | $124,851 | #118 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,178 | $88,001 | #266 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,228 | $64,321 | #178 of 349 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $75,451 | $68,234 | #32 of 82 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,993 | $61,716 | #150 of 453 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $73,481 | $55,136 | #7 of 75 |
| Public Health | $72,621 | $56,529 | #137 of 201 |
| Social Work | $64,464 | $55,705 | #111 of 279 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,718 | $40,524 | #70 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $59,920 | $54,354 | #182 of 285 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $56,761 | $50,038 | #220 of 280 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $54,595 | $50,643 | #163 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $48,561 | $44,140 | #294 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boise State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,582 one year after graduating and $65,231 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boise State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Boise State University ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Boise State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,596.
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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.