Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 44.04

$67,318Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,501Median earnings 4 years after
$83,622Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Utah earn a median of $67,318 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 $23,000, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brigham Young University
Provo
$58,390$26,500
Southern Utah University
Cedar City
$55,757$17,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Utah make?

The median salary is $67,318 one year after graduation and $83,622 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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