Public Administration at University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Master's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
University of Dayton graduates in public administration earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Dayton 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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| 50 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $87,309 | $76,630 | #137 | $66,770 |
| 51 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $87,309 | $76,630 | #138 | $66,770 |
| 52 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $87,275 | $93,942 | #21 | $67,719 |
| 53 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $87,234 | $93,092 | #24 | — |
| 54 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $87,075 | $82,527 | #83 | $58,390 |
| 55 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #115 | $65,364 |
| 56 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #116 | $65,364 |
Other Majors at University of Dayton by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $135,875 | — | #7 of 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $121,087 | $112,830 | #158 of 216 |
| Materials Engineering | $111,351 | — | #6 of 7 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $108,507 | $94,779 | #55 of 62 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,549 | $69,300 | #151 of 349 |
| Engineering | $96,014 | — | #15 of 16 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $87,146 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $82,071 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,216 | $54,726 | #337 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,975 | $50,115 | #196 of 285 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,688 | $50,838 | #246 of 322 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $55,911 | — | #231 of 280 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $52,889 | $42,415 | #178 of 204 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $50,614 | $44,510 | #284 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dayton public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $87,234 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dayton rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Dayton ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Dayton worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more 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.