Public Administration at University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · Master's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Wyoming graduates in public administration earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Wyoming 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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| 224 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $59,419 | $67,280 | #187 | $54,235 |
| 225 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $59,405 | $63,695 | #210 | $42,399 |
| 226 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $58,671 | $60,910 | #223 | $52,982 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of Wyoming by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $122,366 | $91,857 | #147 of 861 |
| Public Health | $101,385 | $85,547 | #15 of 201 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,383 | — | #217 of 349 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $77,033 | $47,922 | #22 of 58 |
| Education | $69,554 | $67,730 | #65 of 214 |
| Social Work | $69,044 | $56,393 | #58 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,472 | $60,774 | #123 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,082 | $52,550 | #164 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wyoming public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wyoming rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Wyoming ranks #227 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Wyoming worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.