Public Administration at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Master's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in public administration earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drake 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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| 81 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $84,061 | $75,682 | #144 | $73,170 |
| 82 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $83,931 | $79,885 | #102 | $66,464 |
| 83 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $83,890 | $86,843 | #50 | $56,175 |
| 84 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $83,764 | $88,110 | #44 | $67,297 |
| 85 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $83,740 | $73,742 | #154 | $61,207 |
| 86 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $83,480 | $73,269 | #158 | $52,985 |
| 87 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $83,478 | $79,454 | #107 | $51,800 |
Other Majors at Drake University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $137,890 | $91,098 | #97 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,269 | — | #208 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,233 | $64,311 | #260 of 453 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $62,724 | $58,730 | #74 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,658 | $54,800 | #134 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,615 | $51,327 | #234 of 380 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $56,361 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,297 one year after graduating and $83,764 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Drake University ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,075.
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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.