Public Administration at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in public administration earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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| 146 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $74,197 | $79,624 | #104 | $51,393 |
| 147 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $74,147 | $78,179 | #120 | $60,337 |
| 148 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $73,895 | $81,938 | #85 | — |
| 149 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $73,816 | $79,215 | #108 | $50,764 |
| 150 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $73,408 | $78,709 | #110 | — |
| 151 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $73,084 | $77,789 | #123 | $58,263 |
| 152 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $72,948 | $78,284 | #114 | $52,126 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | — | $118,913 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,289 | $80,921 | #180 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,699 | $92,353 | #380 of 432 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $99,698 | $66,921 | #1 of 60 |
| Chemistry | $99,106 | $63,856 | #4 of 9 |
| Computer Science | — | $85,448 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $84,961 | — | #10 of 14 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $75,056 | — |
| Psychology | $72,403 | $45,620 | #32 of 92 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $72,037 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $61,981 | $57,199 | #361 of 453 |
| Dispute Resolution | $59,311 | $48,991 | #6 of 6 |
| Social Work | $59,108 | $48,198 | #208 of 279 |
| Education | $56,340 | $45,465 | #171 of 214 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,362 | $37,250 | #54 of 58 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $52,194 | — | #53 of 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,098 | $44,292 | #339 of 380 |
| History | $48,402 | — | #30 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,764 one year after graduating and $73,816 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,000.
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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.