Public Administration
Master's degree · Gannon University · Erie, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,255Median earnings 3 years after
$67,454Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Gannon University earn a median of $54,255. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056).
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $83,208 | $41,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $72,577 | $38,458 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $69,773 | $41,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $69,773 | $41,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $69,773 | $41,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $66,915 | $40,772 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $52,644 | — |
| Strayer University-Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $49,512 | $81,723 |
Other programs at Gannon University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
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$101,913 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$72,144 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$66,397 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$65,796 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$65,493 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$62,438 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$53,000 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,084 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$44,313 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$39,788 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$63,492 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$73,971 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,065 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$40,059 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$93,419 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$71,628 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$44,471 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,099 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$35,708
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Gannon University make?
The median salary is $54,255 and $67,454 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.