Public Administration

Master's degree · University of South Florida · Tampa, FL

CIP 44.04

$56,031Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,465Median earnings 4 years after
$71,108Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of South Florida earn a median of $56,031 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 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
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$59,742$36,780
Florida International University
Miami
$59,096$38,413
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$58,263—
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$56,061$26,000
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 South Florida make?

The median salary is $56,031 one year after graduation and $71,108 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.