Public Administration

Master's degree · Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

CIP 44.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$67,505Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Tennessee State University earn a median of $67,505. 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 Tennessee schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Strayer University-Tennessee Nashville	$49,512	$81,723

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $67,505 and $67,505 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.