Public Administration at Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA · Master's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Eastern Washington University graduates in public administration earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Eastern Washington 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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| 231 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $55,482 | $64,225 | #206 | $41,523 |
| 232 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $55,482 | $64,225 | #207 | $41,523 |
| 233 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $55,052 | $56,990 | #229 | $40,384 |
| 234 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $54,973 | $50,563 | #239 | $48,481 |
| 235 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $54,501 | $63,089 | #216 | $48,537 |
| 236 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $52,369 | $63,540 | #212 | $48,665 |
| 237 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,633 | $53,387 | #237 | $48,561 |
Other Majors at Eastern Washington University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,458 | $62,301 | #535 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $75,656 | $70,143 | #57 of 322 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $75,152 | $70,652 | #73 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $73,466 | $70,852 | #53 of 243 |
| Public Health | $68,517 | $54,916 | #162 of 201 |
| Social Work | $68,191 | $57,493 | #71 of 279 |
| Education | $65,234 | $67,369 | #94 of 214 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $62,225 | $29,123 | #25 of 75 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $60,672 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Washington University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,481 one year after graduating and $54,973 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Washington University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Eastern Washington University ranks #234 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Eastern Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
← All data for Eastern Washington University · Methodology
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.