Public Administration at Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina • Master's
Median Earnings
$63,657
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$63,657
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$47,486
All programs at Appalachian State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,172
Median Debt
0.36
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$193/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$63,657
Median Earnings
Public Administration at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $126,289 | $70,763 |
| Boston University | $107,458 | — |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | $105,495 | — |
| George Washington University | $104,546 | $46,979 |
| University of San Francisco | $104,363 | $48,010 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $103,346 | — |
| Anna Maria College | $102,918 | $20,759 |
| San Francisco State University | $100,510 | $25,864 |
| American University | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $97,557 | $71,000 |
Other Programs at Appalachian State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $84,108 | $22,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $74,802 | $24,814 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,682 | $27,350 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,624 | $20,667 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,703 | $17,978 |
| International Business | $73,504 | $26,691 |
| Physics | $71,575 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,700 | $27,533 |
| Construction Management | $69,955 | $18,750 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.