Public Administration at Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Bellevue University graduates in public administration earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bellevue 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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| 114 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $79,312 | $72,221 | #165 | $55,462 |
| 115 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $79,238 | $83,547 | #75 | $55,254 |
| 116 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $79,043 | $84,131 | #71 | $59,742 |
| 117 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $78,464 | $81,096 | #94 | $74,280 |
| 118 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $78,025 | $83,732 | #74 | $48,682 |
| 119 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $77,919 | $70,901 | #169 | $54,840 |
| 120 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $77,525 | $68,269 | #185 | — |
Other Majors at Bellevue University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $136,523 | $87,553 | #31 of 78 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $126,292 | $96,430 | #29 of 72 |
| Information Science/Studies | $102,118 | $93,832 | #35 of 71 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $94,370 | $81,054 | #434 of 861 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $92,230 | $65,603 | #11 of 115 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $89,671 | $81,308 | #107 of 211 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $78,226 | $58,122 | #100 of 159 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,877 | — | #334 of 349 |
| Marketing | $76,788 | $63,439 | #22 of 37 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $75,660 | $69,224 | #91 of 92 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $61,588 | — |
| Social Sciences | $56,332 | $45,614 | #6 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bellevue University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,280 one year after graduating and $78,464 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bellevue University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Bellevue University ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Bellevue University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,286.
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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.