Public Administration

Master's degree · The University of Montana · Missoula, MT

CIP 44.04

$49,746Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,365Median earnings 4 years after

$60,812Median earnings 5 years after

$30,638Median federal debt

47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at The University of Montana earn a median of $49,746 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 $30,638, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from The University of Montana make?

The median salary is $49,746 one year after graduation and $60,812 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,638.

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