Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV

CIP 44.04

$63,996Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$82,864Median earnings 4 years after

$76,908Median earnings 5 years after

$41,660Median federal debt

49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn a median of $63,996 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 $41,660, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas make?

The median salary is $63,996 one year after graduation and $76,908 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,660.

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