Public Administration at Capella University
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Capella University graduates in public administration earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Capella 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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| 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 |
| 135 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $75,626 | $72,239 | #164 | $59,980 |
| 136 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $75,582 | $81,110 | #93 | $46,323 |
| 137 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $75,145 | $83,324 | #77 | $51,115 |
| 138 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $75,141 | $77,209 | #132 | $55,985 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at Capella University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $122,967 | — | $116,756 |
Other Majors at Capella University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Capella University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,980 one year after graduating and $75,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Capella University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Capella University ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Capella University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,561.
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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.