Public Administration at Suffolk University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Suffolk University graduates in public administration earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Suffolk 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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| 32 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $93,090 | $88,921 | #43 | $76,773 |
| 33 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $92,353 | $84,035 | #72 | $77,959 |
| 34 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $92,184 | $102,218 | #10 | $65,949 |
| 35 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $92,015 | $81,029 | #95 | $78,504 |
| 36 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $91,668 | $85,728 | #59 | $70,497 |
| 37 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $91,499 | $84,160 | #70 | $70,392 |
| 38 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $91,303 | $83,080 | #78 | $71,810 |
Other Majors at Suffolk University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $195,072 | $153,437 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $125,542 | $88,668 | #136 of 861 |
| Taxation | $114,731 | $76,085 | #13 of 30 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $107,236 | $72,794 | #67 of 349 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $104,109 | $70,783 | #82 of 92 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $99,661 | $74,054 | #60 of 211 |
| Marketing | $85,595 | $63,609 | #18 of 37 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $76,289 | $50,911 | #18 of 204 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $69,052 | $57,346 | #246 of 453 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $50,806 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,504 one year after graduating and $92,015 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Suffolk University ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #95 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Suffolk University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.