Public Administration at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Master's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Johns Hopkins University graduates in public administration earn 50% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johns Hopkins 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 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at Johns Hopkins University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $73,046 | $74,213 | $50,822 |
Other Majors at Johns Hopkins University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johns Hopkins University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $83,974 one year after graduating and $122,517 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johns Hopkins University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Johns Hopkins University ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Its graduates earn 50% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,301.
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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.