Public Administration at Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Master's
Median Earnings
$76,739
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$76,739
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$91,602
All programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$40,772
Median Debt
0.53
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$340/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$76,739
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 Carnegie Mellon University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $169,421 | $80,887 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $164,350 | $110,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $149,740 | $22,224 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $149,495 | $61,305 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $145,494 | $61,500 |
| Statistics | $142,883 | $21,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $135,289 | $51,970 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $133,193 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $126,932 | $24,500 |
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.