Public Administration

Bachelor's degree · CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY

CIP 44.04

$48,881Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,834Median earnings 4 years after
$57,522Median earnings 5 years after
$14,604Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn a median of $48,881 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,093 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,237–$86,663). Median debt is $14,604, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Administration (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$53,912$26,000
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn
$43,317$17,625
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York
$37,792$14,159

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice make?

The median salary is $48,881 one year after graduation and $57,522 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,604.

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