Public Administration
Graduate certificate · University at Albany · Albany, NY
$61,208Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,812Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,886Median federal debt
4Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Public Administration at University at Albany earn a median of $61,208 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $78,022 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,242–$109,341). Median debt is $25,886, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from University at Albany make?
The median salary is $61,208 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,886.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.