Public Administration at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · Master's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates in public administration earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska at Omaha 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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| 130 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $76,337 | $77,612 | #126 | $60,411 |
| 131 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $76,335 | $80,486 | #100 | $58,501 |
| 132 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $76,032 | $89,597 | #36 | $64,900 |
| 133 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $75,913 | $78,459 | #112 | $58,548 |
| 134 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $75,814 | $85,844 | #58 | $58,199 |
| 135 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $75,626 | $72,239 | #164 | $59,980 |
| 136 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $75,582 | $81,110 | #93 | $46,323 |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $118,446 | $100,801 | #23 of 71 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $114,582 | $86,275 | #199 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,194 | $63,460 | #165 of 349 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $86,171 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $68,898 | $53,038 | #48 of 115 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $62,003 | — |
| Social Work | $60,739 | $52,893 | #179 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $60,488 | — | #174 of 285 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $60,055 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,904 | $44,941 | #87 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,846 | $52,920 | #193 of 380 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $58,383 | $55,247 | #205 of 280 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $55,390 | $48,692 | #214 of 302 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $42,209 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska at Omaha public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,548 one year after graduating and $75,913 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska at Omaha rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Nebraska at Omaha ranks #133 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Nebraska at Omaha worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,276.
← All data for University of Nebraska at Omaha · Methodology
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.