Public Administration at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$100,510
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$100,510
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,471
All programs at San Francisco State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
41
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,864
Median Debt
0.26
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$216/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$100,510
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 (this school) | $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 San Francisco State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $149,654 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $142,694 | $9,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $132,542 | $15,233 |
| Computer Science | $102,977 | $17,353 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $102,743 | $20,500 |
| Public Administration (current) | $100,510 | $25,864 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,647 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,639 | $46,558 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $94,408 | $61,250 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $94,287 | — |
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.