Public Administration at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in public administration earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
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| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $60,383 | $62,831 | #24 | $44,951 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $60,079 | $62,515 | #25 | $43,632 |
| 30 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $59,074 | $60,061 | #32 | $46,491 |
| 31 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $58,307 | $61,332 | #31 | $38,877 |
| 32 | Kean University Union, NJ | $58,100 | $50,993 | #43 | $45,850 |
| 33 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $57,679 | $61,392 | #30 | $46,047 |
| 34 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $57,264 | $52,106 | #40 | $41,020 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,877 one year after graduating and $58,307 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,082.
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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.