Public Administration at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in public administration earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State University Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
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| 42 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $53,849 | $51,253 | #42 | $43,317 |
| 43 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $53,257 | $57,135 | #36 | $34,780 |
| 44 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,834 | $54,288 | #38 | — |
| 45 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $49,776 | $52,483 | #39 | $36,236 |
| 46 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $48,958 | $50,943 | #44 | — |
| 47 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $47,320 | $50,366 | #45 | $42,735 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at Grand Valley State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,449 | $71,404 | $35,751 |
Other Majors at Grand Valley State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,236 one year after graduating and $49,776 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.