Public Administration at Portland State University
Portland, Oregon • Master's
Median Earnings
$79,673
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$79,673
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,440
All programs at Portland State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
53
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,000
Median Debt
0.51
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$342/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$79,673
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 Portland State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,228 | $24,428 |
| Computer Science | $122,413 | $24,484 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $115,051 | $39,595 |
| Computer Science | $109,690 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $105,805 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $90,398 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $84,480 | — |
| Physics | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,440 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,358 | $23,000 |
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.