Public Administration at Park University
Parkville, MO · Master's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Park University graduates in public administration earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Park 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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| 99 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $81,363 | $74,088 | #152 | — |
| 100 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $81,041 | $79,622 | #105 | $59,815 |
| 101 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $81,029 | $71,355 | #168 | $67,584 |
| 102 | Park University Parkville, MO | $80,800 | $86,635 | #52 | $62,141 |
| 103 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $80,745 | $90,657 | #30 | $58,736 |
| 104 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $80,501 | $76,296 | #139 | $67,318 |
| 105 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $80,452 | $86,310 | #54 | — |
Other Majors at Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $87,051 | $58,628 | #112 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,049 | $71,064 | #581 of 861 |
| Social Work | $61,582 | $49,077 | #161 of 279 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $60,192 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $57,567 | $45,898 | #396 of 453 |
| Education | $55,287 | $47,868 | #178 of 214 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $51,148 | $55,093 | #79 of 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,477 | $44,603 | #279 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Park University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,141 one year after graduating and $80,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Park University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Park University ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,712.
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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.