# University of Oregon: Public Administration (bachelor's)

Eugene, OR. IPEDS 209551, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oregon/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,365
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,030 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,166 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,479

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,030 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,909 | $66,818 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $15,760 | $66,192 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $18,364 | $77,129 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,704 | $103,757 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $31,021 | $130,288 | 4.3 years |

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

## Public Administration at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $67,030 | $16,166 | $22,182 | 72% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $94,170 Eugene-Springfield, OR, $103,490 OR, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $124,190 Eugene-Springfield, OR, $131,420 OR, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $83,040 Eugene-Springfield, OR, $87,010 OR, $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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