Public Administration at Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT · Master's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Southern Utah University graduates in public administration earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Utah 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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| 121 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $77,502 | $73,766 | #153 | $67,724 |
| 122 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $77,421 | $76,957 | #134 | $58,115 |
| 123 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $77,237 | $75,885 | #143 | $61,014 |
| 124 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $77,113 | $73,085 | #160 | $55,757 |
| 125 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $77,071 | $78,359 | #113 | $55,873 |
| 126 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $76,945 | $70,065 | #177 | $53,777 |
| 127 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $76,893 | $82,492 | #84 | — |
Other Majors at Southern Utah University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $104,483 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,757 | $76,721 | #399 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,785 | $67,980 | #185 of 349 |
| Education | $83,304 | $71,314 | #18 of 214 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $47,538 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Utah University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,757 one year after graduating and $77,113 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Utah University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Southern Utah University ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Southern Utah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.