Public Administration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Master's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates in public administration earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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| 155 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $72,517 | $73,729 | #155 | — |
| 156 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $72,439 | $77,303 | #131 | $45,470 |
| 157 | Kean University Union, NJ | $72,414 | $63,557 | #211 | $54,826 |
| 158 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $72,410 | $77,706 | #124 | $59,111 |
| 159 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $72,035 | $83,386 | #76 | $55,859 |
| 160 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $71,952 | $81,471 | #91 | $57,725 |
| 161 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $71,404 | $75,287 | #147 | $57,449 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Charlotte public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,111 one year after graduating and $72,410 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,015.
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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.