Public Administration at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Master's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in public administration earn 4% more 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 University at Albany 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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| 71 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $85,052 | $90,527 | #31 | $54,883 |
| 72 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $85,003 | $86,423 | #53 | $59,730 |
| 73 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,962 | $77,310 | #130 | $71,708 |
| 74 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $84,950 | $80,855 | #98 | $62,076 |
| 75 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $84,635 | $86,049 | #55 | — |
| 76 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $84,419 | $85,855 | #57 | $66,915 |
| 77 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $84,412 | $90,507 | #32 | $65,836 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at University at Albany
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $61,208 | $81,812 | $25,886 |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,822 | $79,549 | #206 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,374 | $68,270 | #50 of 349 |
| Taxation | $109,679 | $77,521 | #21 of 30 |
| Public Health | $77,882 | $60,321 | #111 of 201 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $76,461 | $50,934 | #5 of 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,708 | $51,925 | #155 of 453 |
| Criminology | $71,183 | $52,515 | #4 of 15 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,022 | $30,451 | #108 of 322 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $66,047 | $64,591 | #48 of 190 |
| Social Work | $64,213 | $53,345 | #117 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $63,771 | $53,103 | #70 of 204 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,341 | $58,981 | #181 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,847 | $54,318 | #197 of 285 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,314 | $42,523 | #69 of 71 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,691 | — | #33 of 43 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $51,514 | $35,104 | #25 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,076 one year after graduating and $84,950 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University at Albany ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,125.
← All data for University at Albany · Methodology
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.