Public Administration
Master's degree · California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at California State University-San Bernardino earn a median of $61,318 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 $37,000, about 60% of first-year earnings.
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 |
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$40,688
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from California State University-San Bernardino make?
The median salary is $61,318 one year after graduation and $75,254 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.