Public Administration

Master's degree · Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 44.04

$54,735Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,832Median earnings 4 years after
$64,120Median earnings 5 years after
$49,396Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Purdue University Global earn a median of $54,735 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 $49,396, about 90% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting
$111,396—
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$66,036$28,078
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$57,990$41,000
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary
$54,390$36,780
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$47,491$45,144
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$47,491$45,144

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from Purdue University Global make?

The median salary is $54,735 one year after graduation and $64,120 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $49,396.

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