Public Administration at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Master's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Northern Michigan University graduates in public administration earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern Michigan 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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| 217 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $61,916 | $70,280 | #174 | $48,736 |
| 218 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $61,703 | $58,728 | #225 | $46,023 |
| 219 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $60,726 | $66,337 | #191 | — |
| 220 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $60,709 | $64,011 | #208 | — |
| 221 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $60,538 | $57,620 | #228 | — |
| 222 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $60,493 | $64,861 | #204 | $49,846 |
| 223 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $59,522 | $61,617 | #221 | $44,574 |
Other Majors at Northern Michigan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $66,886 | — | #282 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $66,003 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,230 | $54,091 | #151 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $59,272 | $57,036 | #123 of 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Michigan University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,709 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Michigan University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Northern Michigan University ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #208 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Northern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
← All data for Northern Michigan University · 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.