Public Administration

Master's degree · Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ

CIP 44.04

$63,014Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,752Median earnings 4 years after
$71,360Median earnings 5 years after
$33,315Median federal debt
234Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Grand Canyon University earn a median of $63,014 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056). Median debt is $33,315, about 53% of first-year earnings.

Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Arizona schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix
$58,617$32,572
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
$55,985$49,306
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$55,985$49,306
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler
$50,264$41,000
University of Arizona
Tucson
$49,900$34,798

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Grand Canyon University make?

The median salary is $63,014 one year after graduation and $71,360 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,315.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.