Public Administration

Bachelor's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC

CIP 44.04

$56,445Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$70,331Median earnings 4 years after

$61,307Median earnings 5 years after

$17,234Median federal debt

120Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at Western Carolina University earn a median of $56,445 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 $17,234, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Western Carolina University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$106,628
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianMaster's degree$87,408
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's degree$79,115
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$73,460
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$72,019
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,067
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$68,774
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$67,003
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$66,432
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$64,148
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree$63,401
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree$62,244
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$59,947
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree$59,813
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$59,078
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$54,682
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$53,673
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$53,398
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$52,126
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree$49,923

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $56,445 one year after graduation and $61,307 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,234.

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