U.S. median for this major: $61,551.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 31% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,686.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $45,744. College Scorecard.
Public Administration at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Public Administration graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry University | $97,702 | $25,728 | $22,613 | 38% |
| 2 | Flagler College | $70,202 | $21,485 | $30,525 | 56% |
| 3 | Florida International University | $62,424 | $27,022 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 4 | Florida Atlantic University | $57,679 | $19,804 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 5 | Indian River State Collegemostly 2-year | $56,032 | — | $3,815 | 45% |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | $55,259 | $22,453 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 7 | St Petersburg Collegemostly 2-year | $47,320 | $31,809 | $1,471 | 38% |
1 more Florida college offers Public Administration but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Public Administration graduates
General and Operations Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Construction Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Flagler College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Flagler College
- Acceptance rate: 81% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 56% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,483
- Full cost breakdown · all 38 majors · overview
Related majors at Flagler College
- Criminology$48,913
- Business Administration$58,703
Flagler College Public Administration questions
How much do Flagler College Public Administration graduates earn?
Public Administration graduates of Flagler College earn a median $70,202 four years after graduating and $61,613 one year after. The U.S. median for Public Administration graduates across 44 colleges is $61,551.
How much debt do Flagler College Public Administration graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Public Administration graduates of Flagler College is $21,485, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,686.
Where does Flagler College rank for Public Administration in Florida?
Of 7 Florida colleges reporting Public Administration graduate earnings, Flagler College ranks 2nd. The highest is Barry University at $97,702.
What jobs do Public Administration graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $100,870 in the Jacksonville, FL area and $105,770 nationally. Others include construction managers and social and community service managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Flagler College Public Administration: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/flagler-college/majors/public-administration (College Scorecard and BLS data).