Public Administration at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in public administration earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 157 | Kean University Union, NJ | $72,414 | $63,557 | #211 | $54,826 |
| 158 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $72,410 | $77,706 | #124 | $59,111 |
| 159 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $72,035 | $83,386 | #76 | $55,859 |
| 160 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $71,952 | $81,471 | #91 | $57,725 |
| 161 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $71,404 | $75,287 | #147 | $57,449 |
| 162 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $71,298 | $75,888 | #142 | $66,078 |
| 163 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $71,172 | $75,951 | #141 | $63,922 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,725 one year after graduating and $71,952 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.