Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL

CIP 44.04

$59,742Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,043Median earnings 4 years after
$63,975Median earnings 5 years after
$36,780Median federal debt
106Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Central Florida earn a median of $59,742 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 $36,780, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$69,710$87,205
Barry University
Miami
$66,107$41,000
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$66,078$61,500
Florida International University
Miami
$59,096$38,413
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$58,263—
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$56,061$26,000
University of South Florida
Tampa
$56,031—
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$54,883—
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$53,302—
Strayer University-Florida
Tampa
$49,512$81,723

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Central Florida make?

The median salary is $59,742 one year after graduation and $63,975 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $36,780.

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