Public Administration at Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Grambling State University graduates in public administration earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 129% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grambling 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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| 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 |
| 230 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $55,516 | $65,679 | #200 | $46,625 |
| 231 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $55,482 | $64,225 | #206 | $41,523 |
Other Majors at Grambling State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,496 | $88,898 | #409 of 432 |
| Social Work | $59,157 | $44,697 | #207 of 279 |
| Social Sciences | $55,999 | $34,975 | #7 of 9 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,594 | $33,895 | #131 of 165 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,278 | $43,093 | #112 of 115 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grambling State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,531 one year after graduating and $56,980 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grambling State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Grambling State University ranks #228 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Grambling State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $73,228.
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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.