Public Administration

Bachelor's degree · Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH

CIP 44.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,747Median earnings 3 years after
$54,917Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at Cleveland State University earn a median of $45,747. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,093 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,237–$86,663).

Public Administration (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$45,278$25,732
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$41,650$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Cleveland State University make?

The median salary is $45,747 and $54,917 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.