Public Administration at CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
CUNY Medgar Evers College graduates in public administration earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY Medgar Evers College Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
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| 39 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $55,259 | $58,816 | #34 | $38,681 |
| 40 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $54,714 | $49,786 | #46 | — |
| 41 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $53,891 | $49,035 | #47 | $42,481 |
| 42 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $53,849 | $51,253 | #42 | $43,317 |
| 43 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $53,257 | $57,135 | #36 | $34,780 |
| 44 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,834 | $54,288 | #38 | — |
| 45 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $49,776 | $52,483 | #39 | $36,236 |
Other Majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $125,792 | $115,779 | #15 of 966 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $66,377 | $49,413 | #7 of 177 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,987 | $37,808 | #70 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,799 | $33,205 | #680 of 796 |
| Social Work | $60,755 | $44,311 | #36 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $59,650 | — | #59 of 576 |
| Psychology | $56,458 | $39,868 | #192 of 1027 |
| Biology | $56,157 | $39,810 | #483 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $53,503 | $37,978 | #242 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,798 | $43,914 | #1022 of 1176 |
| Information Science/Studies | $45,267 | — | #148 of 148 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Medgar Evers College public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,317 one year after graduating and $53,849 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Medgar Evers College rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, CUNY Medgar Evers College ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at CUNY Medgar Evers College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,625.
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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.