Compare 49 Public Administration. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $51,894. Top programs: $76,049+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | $49,619 | 40 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #27 | $48,377 | 13 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #28 | $48,198 | 65 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #29 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $48,152 | 39 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | High |
| #30 | $47,995 | 113 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #31 | $47,804 | 24 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,958 | Challenging | |
| #32 | $47,535 | 45 | $21,500 | Good | $12,362 | Challenging | |
| #33 | $47,513 | 98 | $15,000 | Good | $25,565 | Challenging | |
| #34 | $47,479 | 14 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Challenging | |
| #35 | Kean UniversityPublic | $47,167 | 48 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
| #36 | $46,536 | 25 | $18,000 | Good | $21,495 | Challenging | |
| #37 | $46,301 | 20 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #38 | $46,124 | 128 | $14,500 | Good | $13,507 | Manageable | |
| #39 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $45,251 | 41 | $24,250 | Manageable | $29,390 | High |
| #40 | $45,024 | 16 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | High | |
| #41 | $44,275 | 8 | $29,000 | Challenging | $19,929 | High | |
| #42 | $43,594 | 53 | $20,500 | Manageable | $13,859 | Challenging | |
| #43 | $43,317 | 32 | $10,988 | Excellent | $10,068 | Manageable | |
| #44 | $42,633 | 63 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #45 | $41,929 | 19 | $18,500 | Manageable | $13,480 | Challenging | |
| #46 | $41,025 | 5 | $25,000 | Challenging | $28,373 | High | |
| #47 | $34,526 | 7 | $16,961 | Challenging | $11,210 | High | |
| #48 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $32,409 | 11 | $20,500 | High | $14,512 | High |
| #49 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $30,173 | 24 | $21,250 | High | $16,378 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
