Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA

CIP 44.04

$70,392Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,499Median earnings 4 years after
$89,838Median earnings 5 years after
$46,652Median federal debt
206Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $70,392 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 $46,652, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Seattle University
Seattle
$68,749$50,683
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$48,481—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus make?

The median salary is $70,392 one year after graduation and $89,838 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $46,652.

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