Public Administration

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La Crosse, WI

CIP 44.04

$43,632Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,079Median earnings 4 years after
$56,013Median earnings 5 years after
$18,648Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Administration at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earn a median of $43,632 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,093 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,237–$86,663). Median debt is $18,648, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Administration (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$44,951$23,829

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse make?

The median salary is $43,632 one year after graduation and $56,013 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,648.

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