Public Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Master's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Virginia Commonwealth 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 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Commonwealth 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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| 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 | — |
| 128 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $76,752 | $78,864 | #109 | $63,014 |
| 129 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $76,622 | $81,767 | #87 | $47,732 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Commonwealth University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,777 one year after graduating and $76,945 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Commonwealth University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Virginia Commonwealth 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 $26,604.
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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.