Public Administration at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Master's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Utah graduates in public administration earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Utah 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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| 101 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $81,029 | $71,355 | #168 | $67,584 |
| 102 | Park University Parkville, MO | $80,800 | $86,635 | #52 | $62,141 |
| 103 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $80,745 | $90,657 | #30 | $58,736 |
| 104 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $80,501 | $76,296 | #139 | $67,318 |
| 105 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $80,452 | $86,310 | #54 | — |
| 106 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $80,315 | $81,657 | #89 | — |
| 107 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $80,153 | $81,492 | #90 | $57,926 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Utah public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,318 one year after graduating and $80,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Utah rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Utah ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Utah worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.