Public Administration at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Carnegie Mellon University graduates in public administration earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carnegie Mellon University 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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| 73 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,962 | $77,310 | #130 | $71,708 |
| 74 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $84,950 | $80,855 | #98 | $62,076 |
| 75 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $84,635 | $86,049 | #55 | — |
| 76 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $84,419 | $85,855 | #57 | $66,915 |
| 77 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $84,412 | $90,507 | #32 | $65,836 |
| 78 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $84,392 | $76,791 | #136 | $66,784 |
| 79 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $84,367 | $76,824 | #135 | $65,888 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carnegie Mellon University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,915 one year after graduating and $84,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carnegie Mellon University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Carnegie Mellon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,772.
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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.