Public Administration at Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · Master's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Lindenwood University graduates in public administration earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lindenwood 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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| 147 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $74,147 | $78,179 | #120 | $60,337 |
| 148 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $73,895 | $81,938 | #85 | — |
| 149 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $73,816 | $79,215 | #108 | $50,764 |
| 150 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $73,408 | $78,709 | #110 | — |
| 151 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $73,084 | $77,789 | #123 | $58,263 |
| 152 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $72,948 | $78,284 | #114 | $52,126 |
| 153 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $72,713 | $63,819 | #209 | — |
Other Majors at Lindenwood University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $128,910 | $99,320 | #23 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,500 | $60,457 | #442 of 861 |
| Business/Commerce | $85,320 | $70,744 | #59 of 75 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,376 | $65,415 | #163 of 211 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $69,013 | $56,166 | #129 of 159 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,942 | $59,112 | #38 of 61 |
| Criminology | $65,342 | $47,448 | #9 of 15 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $60,992 | $56,609 | #372 of 453 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,933 | $43,878 | #127 of 204 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $55,199 | $47,206 | #234 of 280 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $53,095 | $48,018 | #49 of 75 |
| Education | $52,377 | $47,065 | #30 of 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $49,605 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,956 | $42,568 | #367 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lindenwood University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $73,408 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lindenwood University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Lindenwood University ranks #150 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Lindenwood University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.