Public Administration

Master's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 44.04

$82,887Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$109,946Median earnings 4 years after
$109,485Median earnings 5 years after
$75,234Median federal debt
244Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at New York University earn a median of $82,887 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 $75,234, about 91% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York
$66,464$34,350
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from New York University make?

The median salary is $82,887 one year after graduation and $109,485 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $75,234.

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