Public Administration at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville graduates in public administration earn 9% 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 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 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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| 142 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $74,870 | $65,712 | #198 | $58,428 |
| 143 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $74,606 | $79,616 | #106 | $58,937 |
| 144 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $74,452 | $84,509 | #69 | $63,643 |
| 145 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $74,407 | $73,104 | #159 | $51,703 |
| 146 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $74,197 | $79,624 | #104 | $51,393 |
| 147 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $74,147 | $78,179 | #120 | $60,337 |
| 148 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $73,895 | $81,938 | #85 | — |
Other Majors at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,768 | — | #366 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $106,907 | $72,649 | #271 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $94,737 | $79,441 | #80 of 211 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,327 | $62,291 | #192 of 349 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | $72,892 | — |
| Psychology | $70,882 | $52,062 | #37 of 92 |
| Social Work | $62,412 | $48,084 | #145 of 279 |
| Biology | $61,011 | $56,315 | #49 of 57 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,145 | $40,827 | #95 of 165 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $57,089 | $46,568 | #403 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $55,894 | $53,653 | #232 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,703 one year after graduating and $74,407 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,859.
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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.