Public Administration
Master's degree · California Lutheran University · Thousand Oaks, CA
$54,840Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,919Median earnings 4 years after
$62,241Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at California Lutheran University earn a median of $54,840 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).
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate University San Francisco | $91,136 | $41,000 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $87,976 | $48,010 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $85,122 | $25,864 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $84,881 | $35,500 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $79,952 | $27,334 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $78,453 | $75,887 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $77,959 | $37,074 |
| National University San Diego | $73,205 | $33,712 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $72,886 | $40,750 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $71,810 | $28,278 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $71,708 | — |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $70,199 | — |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $66,784 | $45,850 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $66,365 | $29,334 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $64,423 | $23,136 |
Other programs at California Lutheran University
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$94,982 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$80,356 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$74,480 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$72,696 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$72,291 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$68,398 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$68,342 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$61,749 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$57,276 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,234 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,691 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$43,122 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$37,249 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$36,061 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$34,989 - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherBachelor's degree
$34,432 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$33,818 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,894 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$31,963
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from California Lutheran University make?
The median salary is $54,840 one year after graduation and $62,241 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.