Public Administration

Master's degree · University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC

CIP 44.04

$59,111Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,410Median earnings 4 years after
$70,893Median earnings 5 years after
$32,015Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $59,111 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 $32,015, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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
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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte make?

The median salary is $59,111 one year after graduation and $70,893 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,015.

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