Public Administration

Bachelor's degree · Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

CIP 44.04

$41,650Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$60,678Median earnings 4 years after

$63,423Median earnings 5 years after

$20,500Median federal debt

88Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $41,650 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 $20,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Miami University-Oxford Oxford	$45,278	$25,732

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $41,650 one year after graduation and $63,423 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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