Public Administration at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in public administration earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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 |
| … | |||||
| 227 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,617 | $61,092 | #222 | — |
| 228 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $56,980 | $65,959 | #194 | $38,531 |
| 229 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $56,622 | $58,615 | #226 | $43,325 |
| 230 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $55,516 | $65,679 | #200 | $46,625 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,625 one year after graduating and $55,516 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, West Virginia University ranks #230 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,263.
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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.