Public Administration at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates in public administration earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Massachusetts-Boston 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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| 98 | Barry University Miami, FL | $81,625 | $86,879 | #48 | $66,107 |
| 99 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $81,363 | $74,088 | #152 | — |
| 100 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $81,041 | $79,622 | #105 | $59,815 |
| 101 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $81,029 | $71,355 | #168 | $67,584 |
| 102 | Park University Parkville, MO | $80,800 | $86,635 | #52 | $62,141 |
| 103 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $80,745 | $90,657 | #30 | $58,736 |
| 104 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $80,501 | $76,296 | #139 | $67,318 |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,694 | $111,431 | #140 of 432 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $112,856 | $84,600 | #69 of 92 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $112,398 | — | #217 of 861 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $108,956 | — | #3 of 82 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,398 | $71,748 | #132 of 349 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $76,298 | $58,930 | #27 of 380 |
| Gerontology | $71,482 | $65,174 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $70,150 | $65,431 | #64 of 280 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $68,868 | $54,309 | #46 of 204 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $67,132 | $59,206 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $66,853 | — | #146 of 322 |
| English Language and Literature | $64,893 | $34,919 | #14 of 43 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $63,123 | $60,385 | #90 of 302 |
| History | $52,407 | — | #24 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Boston public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,584 one year after graduating and $81,029 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Boston rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Massachusetts-Boston worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
← All data for University of Massachusetts-Boston · Methodology
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.