# University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Public Administration (bachelor's)

La Crosse, WI. IPEDS 240329, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,632
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,079 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $60,079): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,472

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,079 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,224 | $35,774 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $8,766 | $38,132 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $10,608 | $46,145 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,394 | $75,664 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $18,991 | $82,611 | 3.7 years |

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

## Public Administration at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $60,383 | $27,187 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $60,079 | $20,500 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $48,958 | not reported | $13,369 | 48% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $102,670 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, $118,730 WI, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $120,940 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, $114,190 WI, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $81,640 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, $82,130 WI, $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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