Public Administration
Master's degree · CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn a median of $66,464 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 $34,350, about 52% of first-year earnings.
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $89,478 | $71,000 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $84,712 | $30,625 |
| New York University New York | $82,887 | $75,234 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $82,788 | $51,317 |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York | $79,397 | $27,150 |
| Alfred University Alfred | $78,158 | $19,140 |
| Long Island University Brookville | $67,724 | $61,500 |
| University at Albany Albany | $62,076 | $28,125 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $61,190 | $51,608 |
| CUNY City College New York | $57,399 | — |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $51,800 | $28,500 |
| SUNY Brockport Brockport | $46,023 | $31,443 |
Other programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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$62,921 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
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$49,580 - Public AdministrationBachelor's degree
$48,881 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$48,361 - Fire ProtectionBachelor's degree
$48,121 - Security Science and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$44,092 - Physical Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,587 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$40,401 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$37,919 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$37,442 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$37,284 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$35,828 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$35,656 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree
$34,619 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$33,798 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$33,709 - Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's degree
$32,649 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,842
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice make?
The median salary is $66,464 one year after graduation and $84,229 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,350.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.