Public Administration
Master's degree · Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL
$54,883Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,052Median earnings 4 years after
$69,610Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $54,883 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 Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables | $69,710 | $87,205 |
| Barry University Miami | $66,107 | $41,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale | $66,078 | $61,500 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando | $59,742 | $36,780 |
| Florida International University Miami | $59,096 | $38,413 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton | $58,263 | — |
| Florida State University Tallahassee | $56,061 | $26,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa | $56,031 | — |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville | $53,302 | — |
| Strayer University-Florida Tampa | $49,512 | $81,723 |
Other programs at Florida Gulf Coast University
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$113,432 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$72,862 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$70,964 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$68,717 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$65,305 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$64,411 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$62,972 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,797 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,746 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$58,763 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$58,048 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,882 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$54,803 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$53,466 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,301 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$50,951 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$50,427 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$47,344 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$46,910
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make?
The median salary is $54,883 one year after graduation and $69,610 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.