Public Administration

Master's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

CIP 44.04

$58,390Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,075Median earnings 4 years after
$90,746Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
87Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Brigham Young University earn a median of $58,390 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 $26,500, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Utah schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$67,318$23,000
Southern Utah University
Cedar City
$55,757$17,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Brigham Young University make?

The median salary is $58,390 one year after graduation and $90,746 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.

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