Public Administration at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates in public administration earn 14% 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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 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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| 166 | Troy University Troy, AL | $70,721 | $80,274 | #101 | $51,555 |
| 167 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $70,572 | $75,311 | #146 | $55,481 |
| 168 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $70,493 | $62,076 | #219 | $59,568 |
| 169 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $69,631 | $70,794 | #171 | $57,714 |
| 170 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $69,522 | $74,607 | #149 | — |
| 171 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $69,335 | $74,384 | #151 | $54,390 |
| 172 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $69,247 | $63,056 | #217 | $57,882 |
Other Majors at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,346 | $108,741 | #174 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,331 | $87,858 | #360 of 861 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | $80,869 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $65,694 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,384 | $55,711 | #353 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,613 | $47,566 | #136 of 302 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $58,804 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $53,259 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,844 | — | #55 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,714 one year after graduating and $69,631 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,812.
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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.