Public Administration at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Master's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in public administration earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ball 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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| 124 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $77,113 | $73,085 | #160 | $55,757 |
| 125 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $77,071 | $78,359 | #113 | $55,873 |
| 126 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $76,945 | $70,065 | #177 | $53,777 |
| 127 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $76,893 | $82,492 | #84 | — |
| 128 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $76,752 | $78,864 | #109 | $63,014 |
| 129 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $76,622 | $81,767 | #87 | $47,732 |
| 130 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $76,337 | $77,612 | #126 | $60,411 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $76,893 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Ball State University ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.