Public Administration at University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Flint graduates in public administration earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Flint 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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| 181 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $67,442 | $71,783 | #166 | $53,302 |
| 182 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $67,184 | $76,260 | #140 | — |
| 183 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $67,108 | $68,955 | #183 | $58,617 |
| 184 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $66,535 | $70,153 | #176 | $62,493 |
| 185 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $66,362 | $68,698 | #184 | $48,500 |
| 186 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $66,275 | $60,303 | #224 | — |
| 187 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $65,374 | $70,156 | #175 | $51,559 |
Other Majors at University of Michigan-Flint by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $129,633 | $118,273 | #113 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,493 | $94,679 | #232 of 861 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,038 | $75,242 | #60 of 78 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $81,946 | — |
| Education | $75,889 | $57,003 | #34 of 214 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $67,971 | — | #51 of 82 |
| Public Health | $61,233 | $48,090 | #187 of 201 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,469 | $48,591 | #164 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Flint public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,493 one year after graduating and $66,535 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Flint rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Michigan-Flint ranks #184 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Michigan-Flint worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
← All data for University of Michigan-Flint · 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.