# James Madison University: Public Administration (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,396
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,626 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Public Administration at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | $71,626 | $19,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| George Mason University | $67,973 | $20,106 | $17,915 | 68% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $94,320 Harrisonburg, VA, $122,080 VA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $98,660 Harrisonburg, VA, $119,110 VA, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $75,330 Harrisonburg, VA, $94,970 VA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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