Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Rhode Island · Kingston, RI

CIP 44.04

$74,864Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$86,349Median earnings 4 years after

$78,798Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Rhode Island earn a median of $74,864 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).

Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Rhode Island schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Roger Williams University Bristol	$64,783	$34,500

Highest-paying Public Administration programs nationwide →

Other programs at University of Rhode Island

Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree$113,214
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$109,305
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$97,570
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$89,971
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$83,961
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$82,218
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$81,508
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,029
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$75,406
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$74,719
Human Resources Management and ServicesPost-baccalaureate certificate$73,191
Ocean EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,939
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,724
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$70,032
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,728
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,410
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$67,736
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$66,445
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree$65,249
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$64,200

Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Rhode Island make?

The median salary is $74,864 one year after graduation and $78,798 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.