Public Administration at University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · Master's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of Baltimore graduates in public administration earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Baltimore 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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| 25 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $97,311 | $92,953 | #25 | $92,069 |
| 26 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $96,385 | $98,024 | #15 | $72,577 |
| 27 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $94,571 | $90,012 | #35 | $78,158 |
| 28 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $94,518 | $82,951 | #79 | $67,870 |
| 29 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $94,446 | $86,870 | #49 | $68,749 |
| 30 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $93,751 | $89,232 | #37 | $79,397 |
| 31 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $93,465 | $85,047 | #63 | — |
Other Majors at University of Baltimore by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,257 | $87,365 | #226 of 861 |
| Psychology | $92,284 | $84,695 | #3 of 14 |
| Security Science and Technology | $85,028 | $58,511 | #19 of 34 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $81,722 | — | #6 of 11 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,327 | $69,907 | #137 of 211 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $71,726 | — | #77 of 78 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,541 | — | #46 of 115 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $69,340 | $58,534 | #7 of 14 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $63,427 | $63,652 | #16 of 20 |
| Human Services | $57,277 | — | #12 of 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Baltimore public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,870 one year after graduating and $94,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Baltimore rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Baltimore ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Baltimore worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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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.