Public Administration

Master's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

CIP 44.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,220Median earnings 3 years after
$63,500Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Mississippi State University earn a median of $43,220. 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 Mississippi schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-Mississippi
Jackson
$49,512$81,723
Belhaven University
Jackson
$48,665$44,784

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,220 and $63,500 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.