Public Administration at Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Master's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Wayland Baptist University graduates in public administration earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayland Baptist 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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| 69 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $85,238 | $100,841 | #11 | $70,882 |
| 70 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $85,123 | $77,456 | #127 | — |
| 71 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $85,052 | $90,527 | #31 | $54,883 |
| 72 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $85,003 | $86,423 | #53 | $59,730 |
| 73 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,962 | $77,310 | #130 | $71,708 |
| 74 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $84,950 | $80,855 | #98 | $62,076 |
| 75 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $84,635 | $86,049 | #55 | — |
Other Majors at Wayland Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,425 | $68,671 | #596 of 861 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $62,364 | $55,684 | #85 of 190 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $46,932 | $43,453 | #315 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayland Baptist University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,730 one year after graduating and $85,003 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayland Baptist University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Wayland Baptist University ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Wayland Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,823.
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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.