Public Administration at Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Hamline University graduates in public administration earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamline 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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| 29 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $94,446 | $86,870 | #49 | $68,749 |
| 30 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $93,751 | $89,232 | #37 | $79,397 |
| 31 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $93,465 | $85,047 | #63 | — |
| 32 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $93,090 | $88,921 | #43 | $76,773 |
| 33 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $92,353 | $84,035 | #72 | $77,959 |
| 34 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $92,184 | $102,218 | #10 | $65,949 |
| 35 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $92,015 | $81,029 | #95 | $78,504 |
Other Majors at Hamline University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $100,989 | $85,774 | #339 of 861 |
| Education | $72,271 | $67,927 | #52 of 214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $64,303 | $58,228 | #118 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $63,173 | $59,462 | #116 of 380 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $62,193 | $62,210 | #27 of 52 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $52,471 | $34,275 | #50 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamline University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,773 one year after graduating and $93,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamline University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Hamline University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Hamline University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,398.
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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.