Public Administration at Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Master's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Saginaw Valley State University graduates in public administration earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saginaw Valley State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 234 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $54,973 | $50,563 | #239 | $48,481 |
| 235 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $54,501 | $63,089 | #216 | $48,537 |
| 236 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $52,369 | $63,540 | #212 | $48,665 |
| 237 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,633 | $53,387 | #237 | $48,561 |
| 238 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $47,649 | $54,086 | #236 | $45,666 |
| 239 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $47,649 | $49,326 | #240 | $45,666 |
| 240 | South University-Columbia Columbia, SC | $47,649 | $52,835 | #238 | $45,666 |
Other Majors at Saginaw Valley State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,545 | $106,840 | #327 of 432 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $82,773 | $65,005 | #84 of 453 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $70,336 | $61,433 | #119 of 211 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $69,953 | $79,954 | #173 of 211 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $65,591 | $53,226 | #103 of 280 |
| Social Work | $64,391 | $51,511 | #113 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,900 | $53,146 | #160 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $56,457 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saginaw Valley State University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,561 one year after graduating and $50,633 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saginaw Valley State University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Saginaw Valley State University ranks #237 by median pay four years after graduation, and #237 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Saginaw Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,750.
← All data for Saginaw Valley State 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.