Public Administration Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Public Administration is offered at 429 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Public Administration. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.1% of Public Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,993 students earned theirPublic Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 88 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,130 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 11,403 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 344 |
Earnings of Public Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Public Administration of $65,901 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,712 |
| 4 years | $65,901 |
| 5 years | $73,920 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Public Administration majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Public Administration. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,196 |
| Women | 6,326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,532 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 460 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,616 | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,727 | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 327 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 510 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 1,273 | 12.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 501 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Public Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Indiana University-Bloomington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 556 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 409 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. This school awarded 263 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. This school awarded 262 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 237 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 230 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. This school awarded 202 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 173 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 173 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. This school awarded 172 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 170 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 160 master's degrees in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Public Administration Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,898 |
| Public Administration, Other | 53 |
| Public Works Management | 24 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Administration that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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