Public Administration at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Master's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in public administration earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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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| 185 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $66,362 | $68,698 | #184 | $48,500 |
| 186 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $66,275 | $60,303 | #224 | — |
| 187 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $65,374 | $70,156 | #175 | $51,559 |
| 188 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $65,365 | $71,401 | #167 | $49,746 |
| 189 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $65,231 | $69,364 | #180 | $55,582 |
| 190 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $64,832 | $69,553 | #178 | $54,735 |
| 191 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $64,662 | $65,742 | #195 | $52,223 |
Other Majors at The University of Montana by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,752 | $60,800 | #175 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,218 | $70,886 | #473 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,539 | — | #350 of 453 |
| Social Work | $60,362 | $44,672 | #184 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,297 | $56,491 | #216 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $52,978 | $41,773 | #249 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $49,672 | $44,274 | #183 of 190 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,087 | $42,014 | #365 of 380 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | $38,426 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,746 one year after graduating and $65,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, The University of Montana ranks #188 by median pay four years after graduation, and #167 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,638.
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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.