Public Administration

Bachelor's degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

CIP 44.04

$53,912Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,732Median earnings 4 years after
$74,419Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at Syracuse University earn a median of $53,912 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 $26,000, about 48% 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
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York
$48,881$14,604
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 Syracuse University make?

The median salary is $53,912 one year after graduation and $74,419 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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