# Public Administration (bachelor's degree)

CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/public-administration

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $61,551 across 44 colleges (middle half $56,534–$70,202); median federal debt $22,242
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Public Administration: median $58,657 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Police Officers | 4% | $76,250 | 3.5% |
| Human Resources Workers | 3% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Office And Administrative Support Workers | 2% | $69,500 | 0.1% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Recreation Workers | 2% | $36,560 | 4.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $68,008 (7) | — |
| FL | $57,679 (7) | — |
| IN | $60,564 (3) | — |
| NY | $67,934 (4) | — |
| TX | $57,816 (4) | — |
| WI | $60,079 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Barry University (FL): $97,702
2. California State University-Northridge (CA): $85,789
3. California Baptist University (CA): $75,949
4. James Madison University (VA): $71,626
5. Flagler College (FL): $70,202
6. California State University-Fullerton (CA): $68,497
7. California State University-Dominguez Hills (CA): $68,008
8. George Mason University (VA): $67,973
9. Florida International University (FL): $62,424
10. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $57,679
11. San Diego State University (CA): $57,264
12. California State University-San Bernardino (CA): $56,534

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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