Public Administration at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Master's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Newark graduates in public administration earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Newark 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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| 139 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $75,141 | $77,209 | #133 | $55,985 |
| 140 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $74,870 | $65,712 | #196 | $58,428 |
| 141 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $74,870 | $65,712 | #197 | $58,428 |
| 142 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $74,870 | $65,712 | #198 | $58,428 |
| 143 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $74,606 | $79,616 | #106 | $58,937 |
| 144 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $74,452 | $84,509 | #69 | $63,643 |
| 145 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $74,407 | $73,104 | #159 | $51,703 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-Newark by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $155,535 | $114,572 | #43 of 861 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $125,457 | $96,037 | #3 of 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $121,183 | $101,022 | #46 of 78 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $106,813 | $77,416 | #72 of 349 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $104,397 | $82,390 | #81 of 92 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $95,935 | $77,492 | #74 of 211 |
| Public Health | $85,904 | $67,571 | #72 of 201 |
| Biology | $84,839 | $43,317 | #14 of 57 |
| Psychology | $79,478 | $42,617 | #18 of 92 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $75,983 | $55,752 | #31 of 115 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,463 | $48,847 | #13 of 16 |
| Social Work | $66,438 | $54,225 | #90 of 279 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $58,664 | $35,436 | #35 of 75 |
| History | $56,792 | $34,902 | #18 of 36 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $53,234 | — |
| Music | — | $36,928 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Newark public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,428 one year after graduating and $74,870 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Newark rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Rutgers University-Newark ranks #142 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Rutgers University-Newark worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $47,905.
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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.