Public Administration at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Walden University graduates in public administration earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden 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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| 172 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $69,247 | $63,056 | #217 | $57,882 |
| 173 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $68,881 | $70,776 | #172 | $49,900 |
| 174 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $68,840 | $62,640 | #218 | $52,475 |
| 175 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $68,434 | $65,369 | #203 | $55,738 |
| 176 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $68,427 | $70,836 | #170 | $43,810 |
| 177 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $68,342 | $69,484 | #179 | $65,219 |
| 178 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $68,211 | $72,791 | #161 | — |
Other Public Administration Credentials at Walden University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $79,042 | $100,861 | $138,500 |
Other Majors at Walden University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,738 one year after graduating and $68,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Walden University ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,814.
← All data for Walden University · 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.