Public Administration at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Master's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in public administration earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 74 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $84,950 | $80,855 | #98 | $62,076 |
| 75 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $84,635 | $86,049 | #55 | — |
| 76 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $84,419 | $85,855 | #57 | $66,915 |
| 77 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $84,412 | $90,507 | #32 | $65,836 |
| 78 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $84,392 | $76,791 | #136 | $66,784 |
| 79 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $84,367 | $76,824 | #135 | $65,888 |
| 80 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $84,078 | $90,200 | #34 | $66,036 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at University of Missouri-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $71,986 | $70,885 | — |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,836 one year after graduating and $84,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,455.
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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.