Public Administration at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Master's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in public administration earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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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| 221 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $60,538 | $57,620 | #228 | — |
| 222 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $60,493 | $64,861 | #204 | $49,846 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,235 one year after graduating and $59,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #187 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,323.
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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.