Public Administration at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan • Master's
Median Earnings
$60,001
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$60,001
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,376
All programs at Western Michigan University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$42,250
Median Debt
0.70
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$352/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$60,001
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 Western Michigan University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $110,101 | $88,297 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,407 | $43,731 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $89,724 | $68,549 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $88,673 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $86,795 | — |
| Paper Science and Engineering | $86,401 | $27,379 |
| Computer Science | $82,887 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $82,719 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $81,608 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,391 | — |
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.