Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

CIP 44.04

$54,613Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,476Median earnings 4 years after
$69,552Median earnings 5 years after
$30,250Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Georgia earn a median of $54,613 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 $30,250, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$56,196$34,250
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
$56,175—
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$50,197$38,500
Strayer University-Georgia
Chamblee
$49,512$81,723
Augusta University
Augusta
$48,500$31,699
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$47,999$29,312
South University-Savannah Online
Savannah
$45,666$52,542
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$45,666$52,542
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
$44,574$56,556
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$43,810$32,434
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$43,325—
Albany State University
Albany
$40,384—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Georgia make?

The median salary is $54,613 one year after graduation and $69,552 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,250.

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