Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, public administration graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $90,829, while the bottom 20% make closer to $45,551. The median grad salary is $64,322.
Public Administration graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in public administration is $52,502, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $50,681.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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