Public Administration at Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Master's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Southern University Law Center graduates in public administration earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern University Law Center 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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| 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 |
| 232 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $55,482 | $64,225 | #207 | $41,523 |
| 233 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $55,052 | $56,990 | #229 | $40,384 |
| 234 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $54,973 | $50,563 | #239 | $48,481 |
| 235 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $54,501 | $63,089 | #216 | $48,537 |
Other Majors at Southern University Law Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $120,049 | $96,013 | #230 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,081 | $53,179 | #772 of 861 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $64,924 | $49,717 | #140 of 243 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,111 | $39,822 | #95 of 115 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $49,918 | $48,710 | #304 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern University Law Center public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,523 one year after graduating and $55,482 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern University Law Center rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Southern University Law Center ranks #232 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Southern University Law Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $45,137.
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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.