Public Administration at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
College of Charleston graduates in public administration earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Charleston 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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| 134 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $75,814 | $85,844 | #58 | $58,199 |
| 135 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $75,626 | $72,239 | #164 | $59,980 |
| 136 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $75,582 | $81,110 | #93 | $46,323 |
| 137 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $75,145 | $83,324 | #77 | $51,115 |
| 138 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $75,141 | $77,209 | #132 | $55,985 |
| 139 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $75,141 | $77,209 | #133 | $55,985 |
| 140 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $74,870 | $65,712 | #196 | $58,428 |
Other Majors at College of Charleston by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,747 | $70,310 | #129 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $97,539 | $67,635 | #387 of 861 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $79,857 | $53,928 | #17 of 58 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | $71,178 | — | #2 of 5 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $54,411 | $45,362 | #22 of 27 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,477 | $47,291 | #302 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Charleston public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,115 one year after graduating and $75,145 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Charleston rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, College of Charleston ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at College of Charleston worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,493.
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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.