Public Administration at Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Wright State University-Main Campus graduates in public administration earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wright State University-Main Campus 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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| 126 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $76,945 | $70,065 | #177 | $53,777 |
| 127 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $76,893 | $82,492 | #84 | — |
| 128 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $76,752 | $78,864 | #109 | $63,014 |
| 129 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $76,622 | $81,767 | #87 | $47,732 |
| 130 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $76,337 | $77,612 | #126 | $60,411 |
| 131 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $76,335 | $80,486 | #100 | $58,501 |
| 132 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $76,032 | $89,597 | #36 | $64,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wright State University-Main Campus public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,732 one year after graduating and $76,622 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wright State University-Main Campus rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Wright State University-Main Campus ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Wright State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.