Public Administration at Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Centenary University graduates in public administration earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Centenary 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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| 150 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $73,408 | $78,709 | #110 | — |
| 151 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $73,084 | $77,789 | #123 | $58,263 |
| 152 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $72,948 | $78,284 | #114 | $52,126 |
| 153 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $72,713 | $63,819 | #209 | — |
| 154 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $72,670 | $66,125 | #193 | $66,365 |
| 155 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $72,517 | $73,729 | #155 | — |
| 156 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $72,439 | $77,303 | #131 | $45,470 |
Other Majors at Centenary University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,053 | $87,003 | #237 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $82,038 | $78,243 | #88 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $72,493 | $67,192 | #45 of 380 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $69,602 | — | #66 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,838 | $62,337 | #98 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Centenary University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $72,713 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Centenary University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Centenary University ranks #153 by median pay four years after graduation, and #209 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Centenary University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.