Public Administration at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · Master's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates in public administration earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Mexico-Main 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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| 193 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $63,856 | $58,105 | #227 | $50,264 |
| 194 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $63,462 | $65,696 | #199 | $50,197 |
| 195 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $63,152 | $65,375 | #202 | $47,999 |
| 196 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $62,611 | $72,494 | #163 | $61,253 |
| 197 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $62,465 | $66,486 | #190 | $56,031 |
| 198 | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC | $62,227 | $54,527 | #234 | $49,512 |
| 199 | Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $62,227 | $56,663 | #230 | $49,512 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Mexico-Main Campus public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,253 one year after graduating and $62,611 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Mexico-Main Campus rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranks #196 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of New Mexico-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,889.
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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.