Public Administration at CUNY City College
New York, NY · Master's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
CUNY City College graduates in public administration earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY City College 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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| 94 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $82,043 | $85,174 | #61 | $58,188 |
| 95 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $81,998 | $74,613 | #148 | $43,464 |
| 96 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $81,915 | $87,906 | #45 | $66,534 |
| 97 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $81,813 | $77,869 | #121 | $57,399 |
| 98 | Barry University Miami, FL | $81,625 | $86,879 | #48 | $66,107 |
| 99 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $81,363 | $74,088 | #152 | — |
| 100 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $81,041 | $79,622 | #105 | $59,815 |
Other Majors at CUNY City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $149,434 | $122,866 | #17 of 216 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $117,614 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $94,601 | $76,836 | #4 of 280 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | $90,944 | $78,412 | #1 of 7 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $86,151 | $73,336 | #14 of 285 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $85,112 | $77,140 | #5 of 52 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $81,401 | $57,362 | #15 of 29 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $79,740 | $75,423 | #15 of 380 |
| Sustainability Studies | $79,163 | $70,051 | #7 of 13 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $79,051 | $61,110 | #10 of 30 |
| Landscape Architecture | $72,481 | — | #4 of 7 |
| Mathematics | — | $64,886 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $63,295 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $47,282 | — | #15 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY City College public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,399 one year after graduating and $81,813 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY City College rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, CUNY City College ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at CUNY City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more 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.