Public Administration

Master's degree · Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA

CIP 44.04

$50,197Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,462Median earnings 4 years after
$67,177Median earnings 5 years after
$38,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Kennesaw State University earn a median of $50,197 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 $38,500, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$56,196$34,250
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
$56,175—
University of Georgia
Athens
$54,613$30,250
Strayer University-Georgia
Chamblee
$49,512$81,723
Augusta University
Augusta
$48,500$31,699
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$47,999$29,312
South University-Savannah Online
Savannah
$45,666$52,542
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$45,666$52,542
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
$44,574$56,556
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$43,810$32,434
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$43,325—
Albany State University
Albany
$40,384—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Kennesaw State University make?

The median salary is $50,197 one year after graduation and $67,177 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,500.

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