Public Administration at University of Mary
Bismarck, ND · Master's Degree
University of Mary graduates in public administration earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Mary 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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| 105 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $80,452 | $86,310 | #54 | — |
| 106 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $80,315 | $81,657 | #89 | — |
| 107 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $80,153 | $81,492 | #90 | $57,926 |
| 108 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $79,953 | $82,834 | #80 | — |
| 109 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $79,921 | $85,066 | #62 | $56,061 |
| 110 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $79,793 | $82,602 | #82 | $56,196 |
| 111 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $79,427 | $80,754 | #99 | $57,655 |
Other Majors at University of Mary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $124,187 | $89,672 | #165 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,462 | $74,124 | #457 of 861 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | $79,545 | — | #33 of 36 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $70,746 | $63,216 | #115 of 211 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,031 | $51,887 | #117 of 322 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $60,062 | $54,998 | #379 of 453 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $58,059 | — | #123 of 204 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,158 | — | #163 of 165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Mary public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $79,953 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Mary rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Mary ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Mary worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.