Public Administration
Master's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC
$51,393Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,197Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$35,500Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $51,393 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 $35,500, about 69% of first-year earnings.
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?
The median salary is $51,393 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.