Public Administration at Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Master's Degree
Middlebury College graduates in public administration earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 90% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middlebury College 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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| 37 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $91,499 | $84,160 | #70 | $70,392 |
| 38 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $91,303 | $83,080 | #78 | $71,810 |
| 39 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey, CA | $89,916 | $81,818 | #86 | $63,941 |
| 40 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $89,916 | $92,351 | #26 | $63,941 |
| 41 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $89,849 | $81,757 | #88 | $72,886 |
| 42 | National University San Diego, CA | $88,988 | $80,973 | #97 | $73,205 |
| 43 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $88,961 | $81,007 | #96 | $74,121 |
Other Majors at Middlebury College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $128,688 | $75,919 | #26 of 72 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $95,625 | $30,439 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $92,176 | $69,196 | #20 of 40 |
| International Business | $91,571 | $70,782 | #11 of 15 |
| English Language and Literature | $75,807 | $75,793 | #3 of 43 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $72,805 | $54,909 | #30 of 58 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,632 | $53,716 | — |
| Education | $57,179 | $57,473 | #26 of 32 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $56,529 | — | #35 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlebury College public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,941 one year after graduating and $89,916 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlebury College rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Middlebury College ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Middlebury College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $80,881.
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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.