Public Administration

Master's degree · Wichita State University · Wichita, KS

CIP 44.04

$52,982Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$58,671Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Wichita State University earn a median of $52,982 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 Kansas schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Kansas Lawrence	$58,188	$30,901

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Wichita State University make?

The median salary is $52,982 one year after graduation.

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