Public Administration at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates in public administration earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisiana at Monroe 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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| 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 |
| 236 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $52,369 | $63,540 | #212 | $48,665 |
| 237 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,633 | $53,387 | #237 | $48,561 |
| 238 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $47,649 | $54,086 | #236 | $45,666 |
Other Majors at University of Louisiana at Monroe by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $95,504 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,675 | $56,001 | #653 of 861 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,139 | $83,514 | #37 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,066 | $53,725 | #188 of 243 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,885 | $43,291 | #112 of 165 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $55,614 | — |
| Psychology | $55,439 | $49,291 | #82 of 92 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $54,702 | $45,608 | #225 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $53,233 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,577 | $45,454 | #323 of 380 |
| Education | — | $50,274 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Monroe public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,537 one year after graduating and $54,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Monroe rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Louisiana at Monroe ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #216 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Louisiana at Monroe worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,948.
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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.