Public Administration at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Master's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Wichita State University graduates in public administration earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wichita 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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| 223 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $59,522 | $61,617 | #221 | $44,574 |
| 224 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $59,419 | $67,280 | #187 | $54,235 |
| 225 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $59,405 | $63,695 | #210 | $42,399 |
| 226 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $58,671 | $60,910 | #223 | $52,982 |
| 227 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,617 | $61,092 | #222 | — |
| 228 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $56,980 | $65,959 | #194 | $38,531 |
| 229 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $56,622 | $58,615 | #226 | $43,325 |
Other Majors at Wichita State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $123,921 | $116,584 | #136 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,940 | $81,678 | #175 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,185 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | — | $89,838 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $83,571 | $64,332 | #78 of 453 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,768 | $49,924 | #68 of 115 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $61,632 | $55,624 | #162 of 280 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,406 | $54,878 | #181 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,508 | $53,762 | #138 of 302 |
| Social Work | $59,219 | $47,926 | #206 of 279 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $58,560 | $51,618 | #129 of 190 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,288 | $36,098 | #102 of 165 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $52,823 | $47,598 | #24 of 27 |
| Music | $49,779 | — | #38 of 98 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | $32,267 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wichita State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,982 one year after graduating and $58,671 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wichita State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Wichita State University ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Wichita State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.