Public Administration at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in public administration earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
| 11 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $70,374 | $74,025 | #11 | $61,104 |
| 12 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $70,331 | $75,475 | #6 | $56,445 |
| 13 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $70,202 | $74,721 | #10 | $61,613 |
| 14 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $69,033 | $65,705 | #19 | $37,792 |
| 15 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $68,497 | $62,328 | #26 | $36,626 |
Other Public Administration Credentials at Western Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,126 | $72,948 | $26,000 |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,445 one year after graduating and $70,331 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,234.
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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.