Public Administration at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Master's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in public administration earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 66 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $85,338 | $77,652 | #125 | $61,318 |
| 67 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $85,272 | $79,746 | #103 | $66,943 |
| 68 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $85,253 | $87,562 | #47 | $58,394 |
| 69 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $85,238 | $100,841 | #11 | $70,882 |
| 70 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $85,123 | $77,456 | #127 | — |
| 71 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $85,052 | $90,527 | #31 | $54,883 |
| 72 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $85,003 | $86,423 | #53 | $59,730 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,882 one year after graduating and $85,238 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, American Public University System ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,726.
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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.