Public Administration at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Master's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in public administration earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 95% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central 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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| 184 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $66,535 | $70,153 | #176 | $62,493 |
| 185 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $66,362 | $68,698 | #184 | $48,500 |
| 186 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $66,275 | $60,303 | #224 | — |
| 187 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $65,374 | $70,156 | #175 | $51,559 |
| 188 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $65,365 | $71,401 | #167 | $49,746 |
| 189 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $65,231 | $69,364 | #180 | $55,582 |
| 190 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $64,832 | $69,553 | #178 | $54,735 |
Other Majors at North Carolina Central University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $77,440 | $55,592 | #65 of 71 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,724 | $59,732 | #743 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,023 | $65,158 | #189 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,600 | $57,400 | #132 of 243 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $59,513 | $50,121 | #112 of 204 |
| Psychology | $57,573 | $38,393 | #77 of 92 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,412 | $47,538 | #175 of 302 |
| Social Work | $57,082 | $46,470 | #237 of 279 |
| Library Science and Administration | $56,291 | $48,381 | #25 of 54 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,659 | $41,787 | #105 of 115 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $51,714 | $39,273 | #10 of 10 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $41,694 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,559 one year after graduating and $65,374 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $62,084.
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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.