Public Administration at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Master's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Old Dominion 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 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Old Dominion 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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| 76 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $84,419 | $85,855 | #57 | $66,915 |
| 77 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $84,412 | $90,507 | #32 | $65,836 |
| 78 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $84,392 | $76,791 | #136 | $66,784 |
| 79 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $84,367 | $76,824 | #135 | $65,888 |
| 80 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $84,078 | $90,200 | #34 | $66,036 |
| 81 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $84,061 | $75,682 | #144 | $73,170 |
| 82 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $83,931 | $79,885 | #102 | $66,464 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,888 one year after graduating and $84,367 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Old Dominion 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 $39,794.
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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.