Public Administration at Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Master's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Seattle University graduates in public administration earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Seattle 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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| 26 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $96,385 | $98,024 | #15 | $72,577 |
| 27 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $94,571 | $90,012 | #35 | $78,158 |
| 28 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $94,518 | $82,951 | #79 | $67,870 |
| 29 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $94,446 | $86,870 | #49 | $68,749 |
| 30 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $93,751 | $89,232 | #37 | $79,397 |
| 31 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $93,465 | $85,047 | #63 | — |
| 32 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $93,090 | $88,921 | #43 | $76,773 |
Other Majors at Seattle University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $185,607 | $119,407 | #10 of 48 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $167,280 | $95,730 | #6 of 92 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $132,795 | $104,093 | #110 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $129,955 | $120,076 | #111 of 432 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $93,491 | $81,366 | #14 of 322 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $89,830 | $48,561 | #12 of 115 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $83,342 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $79,881 | $72,295 | #14 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $79,675 | $68,242 | #25 of 302 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,832 | $60,593 | #126 of 453 |
| Social Work | $70,622 | $65,650 | #46 of 279 |
| Psychology | $61,415 | $48,894 | #61 of 92 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $56,353 | $47,658 | #18 of 21 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | $55,377 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Seattle University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,749 one year after graduating and $94,446 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Seattle University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Seattle University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Seattle University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $50,683.
← All data for Seattle 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.