Public Administration at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in public administration earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Kansas City 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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| 219 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $60,726 | $66,337 | #191 | — |
| 220 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $60,709 | $64,011 | #208 | — |
| 221 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $60,538 | $57,620 | #228 | — |
| 222 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $60,493 | $64,861 | #204 | $49,846 |
| 223 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $59,522 | $61,617 | #221 | $44,574 |
| 224 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $59,419 | $67,280 | #187 | $54,235 |
| 225 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $59,405 | $63,695 | #210 | $42,399 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $222,572 | $205,030 | #2 of 14 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $139,097 | $121,441 | #63 of 432 |
| Business/Commerce | $119,601 | $93,486 | #23 of 75 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $111,394 | $85,041 | #52 of 62 |
| Civil Engineering | $96,926 | $74,296 | #40 of 81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,632 | $64,776 | #246 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,495 | $49,343 | #255 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,768 | — | #127 of 285 |
| Social Work | $63,357 | $50,723 | #129 of 279 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,253 | $46,957 | #123 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $55,978 | $52,217 | #154 of 190 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $49,306 | $24,273 | #29 of 41 |
| Music | $47,852 | $32,932 | #49 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,846 one year after graduating and $60,493 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #222 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,500.
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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.