Public Administration
Master's degree · New York University · New York, NY
$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
| 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 |
| 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.