Public Administration at West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia • Master's
Median Earnings
$56,753
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$56,753
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,633
All programs at West Virginia University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$39,263
Median Debt
0.69
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$327/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$56,753
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 West Virginia University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $143,344 | $189,776 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,687 | $74,824 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $116,533 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,658 | $45,144 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $99,588 | $41,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $91,967 | $37,697 |
| Medicine | $91,474 | $178,036 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $88,983 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $88,195 | $76,875 |
| Computer Science | $87,125 | $23,026 |
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.