Public Administration at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Master's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Binghamton University graduates in public administration earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Binghamton 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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| 84 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $83,764 | $88,110 | #44 | $67,297 |
| 85 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $83,740 | $73,742 | #154 | $61,207 |
| 86 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $83,480 | $73,269 | #158 | $52,985 |
| 87 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $83,478 | $79,454 | #107 | $51,800 |
| 88 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $83,344 | $84,736 | #65 | $64,946 |
| 89 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $83,252 | $84,643 | #66 | $67,986 |
| 90 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $82,907 | $81,456 | #92 | $62,849 |
Other Majors at Binghamton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,308 | $114,445 | #175 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,876 | $74,554 | #176 of 861 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $117,876 | $92,275 | #47 of 62 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $113,379 | $73,291 | #28 of 349 |
| Systems Science and Theory | $104,395 | $86,628 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,600 | $81,947 | #80 of 83 |
| Industrial Engineering | $100,428 | $76,776 | #18 of 18 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $76,948 | — |
| Social Work | $63,907 | $52,793 | #124 of 279 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,511 | $51,070 | #332 of 453 |
| Anthropology | $60,382 | $31,996 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $59,933 | $55,764 | #186 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,703 | $55,319 | #208 of 285 |
| Economics | — | $54,883 | — |
| Biology | — | $40,033 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Binghamton University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,800 one year after graduating and $83,478 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Binghamton University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Binghamton University ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #107 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Binghamton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,500.
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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.