Public Administration at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in public administration earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern 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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| 131 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $76,335 | $80,486 | #100 | $58,501 |
| 132 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $76,032 | $89,597 | #36 | $64,900 |
| 133 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $75,913 | $78,459 | #112 | $58,548 |
| 134 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $75,814 | $85,844 | #58 | $58,199 |
| 135 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $75,626 | $72,239 | #164 | $59,980 |
| 136 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $75,582 | $81,110 | #93 | $46,323 |
| 137 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $75,145 | $83,324 | #77 | $51,115 |
Other Majors at Northern Kentucky University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $137,370 | $106,262 | #4 of 159 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,560 | $101,465 | #345 of 432 |
| Information Science/Studies | $110,142 | $85,634 | #30 of 71 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $105,350 | — | #9 of 27 |
| Business/Commerce | $94,965 | $77,876 | #49 of 75 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,157 | — | #232 of 349 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $85,127 | — | #9 of 19 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $78,318 | $57,094 | #42 of 322 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,983 | $66,621 | #190 of 453 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,175 | — | #101 of 204 |
| Social Work | $55,285 | $47,684 | #254 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,961 | $44,388 | #342 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,199 one year after graduating and $75,814 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
← All data for Northern Kentucky University · Methodology
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.