Public Administration at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in public administration earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 91 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $82,864 | $86,003 | #56 | $63,996 |
| 92 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,476 | $85,379 | #60 | $54,613 |
| 93 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $82,135 | $82,619 | #81 | — |
| 94 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $82,043 | $85,174 | #61 | $58,188 |
| 95 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $81,998 | $74,613 | #148 | $43,464 |
| 96 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $81,915 | $87,906 | #45 | $66,534 |
| 97 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $81,813 | $77,869 | #121 | $57,399 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,188 one year after graduating and $82,043 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Kansas ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,901.
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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.