Public Administration at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates in public administration earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Compares for Public Administration
All 47 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 | Barry University Miami, FL | $97,702 | $103,991 | #1 | $103,107 |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $89,732 | $85,406 | #2 | $53,912 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $85,909 | $75,395 | #7 | $74,053 |
| 4 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $85,789 | $78,062 | #4 | $76,049 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $77,422 | $83,060 | #3 | $47,013 |
| 6 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $75,949 | $69,109 | #14 | $68,682 |
| 7 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $74,261 | $75,502 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $72,437 | $66,722 | #17 | $73,129 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,433 | $75,177 | #8 | — |
| 10 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $71,626 | $65,222 | #20 | $48,396 |
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| 26 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,678 | $64,753 | #22 | $41,650 |
| 27 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $60,564 | $64,974 | #21 | $43,110 |
| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $60,383 | $62,831 | #24 | $44,951 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $60,079 | $62,515 | #25 | $43,632 |
| 30 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $59,074 | $60,061 | #32 | $46,491 |
| 31 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $58,307 | $61,332 | #31 | $38,877 |
| 32 | Kean University Union, NJ | $58,100 | $50,993 | #43 | $45,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-La Crosse public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,632 one year after graduating and $60,079 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse rank for public administration?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for public administration ($65,093), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,648.
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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.