Public Administration at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in public administration earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 128 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $76,752 | $78,864 | #109 | $63,014 |
| 129 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $76,622 | $81,767 | #87 | $47,732 |
| 130 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $76,337 | $77,612 | #126 | $60,411 |
| 131 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $76,335 | $80,486 | #100 | $58,501 |
| 132 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $76,032 | $89,597 | #36 | $64,900 |
| 133 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $75,913 | $78,459 | #112 | $58,548 |
| 134 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $75,814 | $85,844 | #58 | $58,199 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,501 one year after graduating and $76,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $42,250.
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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.