Public Administration at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates in public administration earn 7% more 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 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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| 47 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $87,710 | $89,202 | #40 | $69,773 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $87,710 | $89,202 | #41 | $69,773 |
| 49 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $87,606 | $93,489 | #23 | $66,131 |
| 50 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $87,309 | $76,630 | #137 | $66,770 |
| 51 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $87,309 | $76,630 | #138 | $66,770 |
| 52 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $87,275 | $93,942 | #21 | $67,719 |
| 53 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $87,234 | $93,092 | #24 | — |
Other Majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $145,105 | $127,638 | #47 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,131 | $81,399 | #163 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $108,803 | $68,419 | #59 of 349 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | $106,140 | — |
| Psychology | $86,294 | — | #8 of 92 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $80,630 | $50,364 | #36 of 322 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $79,225 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $67,441 | $56,767 | #16 of 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $66,997 | — | #277 of 453 |
| Computer Science | — | $64,598 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $64,376 | $60,843 | #101 of 380 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,298 | $46,126 | #51 of 165 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,820 | $44,236 | #73 of 115 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $47,117 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,770 one year after graduating and $87,309 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.