Public Administration at Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA · Master's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
Anna Maria College graduates in public administration earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Anna Maria College 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 Majors at Anna Maria College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,075 | — | #363 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $72,831 | — | #80 of 322 |
| Social Work | $57,935 | $57,125 | #228 of 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Anna Maria College public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $110,456 one year after graduating and $123,207 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Anna Maria College rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Anna Maria College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Anna Maria College worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,759.
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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.