Public Administration at South University-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Master's Degree
South University-Columbia graduates in public administration earn 41% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 110% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South University-Columbia 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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| 237 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,633 | $53,387 | #237 | $48,561 |
| 238 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $47,649 | $54,086 | #236 | $45,666 |
| 239 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $47,649 | $49,326 | #240 | $45,666 |
| 240 | South University-Columbia Columbia, SC | $47,649 | $52,835 | #238 | $45,666 |
| 241 | South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $47,649 | $43,389 | #243 | $45,666 |
| 242 | South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA | $47,649 | $49,326 | #241 | $45,666 |
| 243 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $43,632 | $46,562 | #242 | $37,119 |
Other Majors at South University-Columbia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,307 | $102,397 | #248 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,209 | $59,169 | #749 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $65,167 | $47,710 | #180 of 211 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,950 | $41,898 | #99 of 115 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $55,052 | $41,585 | #160 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South University-Columbia public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,666 one year after graduating and $47,649 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South University-Columbia rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, South University-Columbia ranks #240 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at South University-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $52,542.
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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.