Public Administration at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, Ohio • Master's
Median Earnings
$64,830
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$64,830
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$65,523
All programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
86
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$33,500
Median Debt
0.52
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$279/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$64,830
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 Ohio State University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $253,781 | — |
| Dentistry | $250,409 | $162,749 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $150,048 | — |
| Dentistry | $146,042 | $207,650 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $140,448 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $133,552 | $48,030 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,489 | $141,078 |
| Physics | $128,408 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $127,871 | $39,447 |
| Chemistry | $115,909 | — |
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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.