Public Administration
Master's degree · James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,363Median earnings 4 years after
$82,861Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at James Madison University earn a median of $60,922. 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 Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Fairfax | $78,076 | $41,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $74,121 | — |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $65,888 | $39,794 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $57,882 | $30,556 |
| Regent University Virginia Beach | $55,462 | — |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $53,777 | $26,604 |
| Strayer University-Virginia Arlington | $49,512 | $81,723 |
| South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $45,666 | $52,542 |
Other programs at James Madison University
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$97,814 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$81,761 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$80,173 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$76,714 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$76,490 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$71,563 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$71,372 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$71,176 - Political Science and GovernmentMaster's degree
$68,741 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,849 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$65,931 - Systems Science and TheoryBachelor's degree
$65,683 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$62,286 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$61,692 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$60,393 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$58,810 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$56,055 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$55,195
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from James Madison University make?
The median salary is $60,922 and $82,861 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.