Public Administration
Master's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
$74,121Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,961Median earnings 4 years after
$111,122Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $74,121 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 Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Fairfax | $78,076 | $41,000 |
| 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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$112,210 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$103,178 - Veterinary MedicineDoctoral degree
$99,632 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$96,432 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$91,411 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$86,636 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,364 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$83,163 - Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,627 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,437 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,382 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$82,275 - Engineering MechanicsBachelor's degree
$81,735 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,280 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$77,877 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,856 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$76,246 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$76,016 - Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,434
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?
The median salary is $74,121 one year after graduation and $111,122 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.