Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 44.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,421Median earnings 3 years after
$61,153Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Louisville earn a median of $49,421. 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 Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$58,199—
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$57,725—
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$54,235$35,323
Murray State University
Murray
$53,876—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $49,421 and $61,153 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.