Public Administration

Master's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,522Median earnings 4 years after
$70,237Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at East Carolina University earn a median of $69,522. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056).

Public Administration (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$66,534$61,017
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$59,111$32,015
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$52,126$26,000
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$51,559$62,084
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$51,393$35,500
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$50,764$30,000
Strayer University-North Carolina
Greensboro
$49,512$81,723
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$48,682$20,000
Appalachian State University
Boone
$46,655$23,172
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$46,323$48,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from East Carolina University make?

The median salary is $69,522 and $70,237 after five years.

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