Public Administration at Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · Master's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Cumberland University graduates in public administration earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cumberland 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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| 216 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $62,027 | $66,564 | #189 | $46,655 |
| 217 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $61,916 | $70,280 | #174 | $48,736 |
| 218 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $61,703 | $58,728 | #225 | $46,023 |
| 219 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $60,726 | $66,337 | #191 | — |
| 220 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $60,709 | $64,011 | #208 | — |
| 221 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $60,538 | $57,620 | #228 | — |
| 222 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $60,493 | $64,861 | #204 | $49,846 |
Other Majors at Cumberland University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | $94,126 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,635 | $64,943 | #655 of 861 |
| Education | $55,122 | $50,607 | #179 of 214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,166 | $46,294 | #243 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cumberland University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,726 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cumberland University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Cumberland University ranks #219 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Cumberland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less 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.