Public Administration
Master's degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY
$82,788Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$107,868Median earnings 4 years after
$109,591Median earnings 5 years after
$51,317Median federal debt
205Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Syracuse University earn a median of $82,788 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 $51,317, about 62% 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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Syracuse University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$122,790 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$116,528 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$102,313 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$102,205 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$100,873 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementPost-baccalaureate certificate
$97,224 - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherPost-baccalaureate certificate
$93,055 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$87,250 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$84,793 - International Relations and National Security StudiesPost-baccalaureate certificate
$84,781 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$84,494 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$82,378 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$81,011 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,294 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,748 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$73,033 - Legal Professions and Studies, OtherPost-baccalaureate certificate
$72,884 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,864 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$72,819 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,417
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Syracuse University make?
The median salary is $82,788 one year after graduation and $109,591 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $51,317.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.