Public Administration at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in public administration earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Rhode Island 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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| 57 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #117 | $65,364 |
| 58 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #118 | $65,364 |
| 59 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #119 | $65,364 |
| 60 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $86,349 | $85,045 | #64 | $74,864 |
| 61 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $86,271 | $78,501 | #111 | $64,423 |
| 62 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,093 | $84,586 | #67 | $65,378 |
| 63 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $85,641 | $89,114 | #42 | $65,648 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,864 one year after graduating and $86,349 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.