Public Administration at Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Belhaven University graduates in public administration earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 86% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Belhaven 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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| 233 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $55,052 | $56,990 | #229 | $40,384 |
| 234 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $54,973 | $50,563 | #239 | $48,481 |
| 235 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $54,501 | $63,089 | #216 | $48,537 |
| 236 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $52,369 | $63,540 | #212 | $48,665 |
| 237 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,633 | $53,387 | #237 | $48,561 |
| 238 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $47,649 | $54,086 | #236 | $45,666 |
| 239 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $47,649 | $49,326 | #240 | $45,666 |
Other Majors at Belhaven University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,780 | $52,209 | #836 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $60,692 | $45,013 | #191 of 211 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,756 | $51,172 | #114 of 165 |
| Education | $52,725 | $44,858 | #196 of 214 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $51,210 | $53,480 | #446 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,959 | $45,956 | #277 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Belhaven University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,665 one year after graduating and $52,369 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Belhaven University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Belhaven University ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Belhaven University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,784.
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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.