Public Administration at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates in public administration earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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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| 133 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $75,913 | $78,459 | #112 | $58,548 |
| 134 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $75,814 | $85,844 | #58 | $58,199 |
| 135 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $75,626 | $72,239 | #164 | $59,980 |
| 136 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $75,582 | $81,110 | #93 | $46,323 |
| 137 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $75,145 | $83,324 | #77 | $51,115 |
| 138 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $75,141 | $77,209 | #132 | $55,985 |
| 139 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $75,141 | $77,209 | #133 | $55,985 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina at Pembroke by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $73,686 | $64,928 | #168 of 453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,372 | $62,101 | #804 of 861 |
| Social Work | $59,853 | $43,986 | #195 of 279 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $55,200 | $45,525 | #218 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,602 | $47,741 | #255 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $48,525 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Pembroke public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,323 one year after graduating and $75,582 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Pembroke rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of North Carolina at Pembroke ranks #136 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of North Carolina at Pembroke worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $48,000.
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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.