Public Administration
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Chico · Chico, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,714Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at California State University-Chico earn a median of $54,714. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,093 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,237–$86,663).
Public Administration (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $77,077 | $29,181 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $76,049 | $36,442 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $68,682 | $36,707 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $45,471 | $17,250 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $41,020 | $14,999 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $36,969 | $12,904 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $36,626 | $12,981 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from California State University-Chico make?
The median salary is $54,714.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.