Public Administration at Villanova University
Villanova, PA · Master's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Villanova University graduates in public administration earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Villanova 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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| 23 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $98,056 | $89,225 | #38 | $79,952 |
| 24 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $97,596 | $87,868 | #46 | $68,873 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $97,311 | $92,953 | #25 | $92,069 |
| 26 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $96,385 | $98,024 | #15 | $72,577 |
| 27 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $94,571 | $90,012 | #35 | $78,158 |
| 28 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $94,518 | $82,951 | #79 | $67,870 |
| 29 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $94,446 | $86,870 | #49 | $68,749 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Villanova University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,577 one year after graduating and $96,385 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Villanova University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Villanova University ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Villanova University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,458.
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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.