Public Administration
Master's degree · Villanova University · Villanova, PA
$72,577Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,385Median earnings 4 years after
$82,122Median earnings 5 years after
$38,458Median federal debt
81Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Villanova University earn a median of $72,577 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 $38,458, about 53% of first-year earnings.
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $83,208 | $41,000 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Villanova University make?
The median salary is $72,577 one year after graduation and $82,122 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,458.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.