Public Administration at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates in public administration earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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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| 22 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $98,798 | $97,068 | #16 | $73,260 |
| 23 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $98,056 | $89,225 | #38 | $79,952 |
| 24 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $97,596 | $87,868 | #46 | $68,873 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $97,311 | $92,953 | #25 | $92,069 |
| 26 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $96,385 | $98,024 | #15 | $72,577 |
| 27 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $94,571 | $90,012 | #35 | $78,158 |
| 28 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $94,518 | $82,951 | #79 | $67,870 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $92,069 one year after graduating and $97,311 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,754.
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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.