Public Administration

Graduate certificate · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

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$71,986Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$70,885Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Public Administration at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $71,986 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $78,022 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,242–$109,341).

Other programs at University of Missouri-Columbia

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$113,591
Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree$96,842
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherMaster's degree$96,696
Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$87,428
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,400
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$83,243
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$82,820
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$79,894
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesDoctoral degree$75,094
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$72,886
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$72,300
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$71,800
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$71,622
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$70,982
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree$70,366
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,950
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,566
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree$67,787
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$65,836
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$65,660

Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $71,986 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.