Public Administration at Brigham Young University
Provo, UT · Master's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
Brigham Young University graduates in public administration earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brigham Young 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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| 51 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $87,309 | $76,630 | #138 | $66,770 |
| 52 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $87,275 | $93,942 | #21 | $67,719 |
| 53 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $87,234 | $93,092 | #24 | — |
| 54 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $87,075 | $82,527 | #83 | $58,390 |
| 55 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #115 | $65,364 |
| 56 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #116 | $65,364 |
| 57 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #117 | $65,364 |
Other Majors at Brigham Young University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $158,399 | $121,135 | #35 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $130,090 | $124,425 | #39 of 48 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $128,351 | — | #121 of 432 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $115,974 | $98,848 | #49 of 62 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $103,822 | $78,636 | #21 of 453 |
| Civil Engineering | $103,440 | $74,460 | #27 of 81 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $103,427 | $84,461 | #75 of 83 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | $74,972 | — |
| Social Work | $62,078 | $52,074 | #151 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $48,148 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brigham Young University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,390 one year after graduating and $87,075 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brigham Young University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Brigham Young University ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Brigham Young University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.