# Ohio State University: Public Administration (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,650
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,678 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,887 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$873

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,678 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 4.6 years |

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

## Public Administration at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $60,678 | $21,887 | $17,339 | 88% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $102,590 Columbus, OH, $97,700 OH, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $105,200 Columbus, OH, $101,980 OH, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $79,830 Columbus, OH, $73,890 OH, $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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