Public Administration at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Northeastern University graduates in public administration earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern 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 |
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| 41 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $89,849 | $81,757 | #88 | $72,886 |
| 42 | National University San Diego, CA | $88,988 | $80,973 | #97 | $73,205 |
| 43 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $88,961 | $81,007 | #96 | $74,121 |
| 44 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,852 | $77,363 | #128 | $66,436 |
| 45 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $87,852 | $77,363 | #129 | $66,436 |
| 46 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $87,710 | $89,202 | #39 | $69,773 |
| 47 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $87,710 | $89,202 | #40 | $69,773 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,436 one year after graduating and $87,852 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Northeastern University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.