Public Administration at Cornell University
Ithaca, New York • Master's
Median Earnings
$80,574
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$80,574
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$84,775
All programs at Cornell University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
76
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$51,608
Median Debt
0.64
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$430/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$80,574
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 Cornell University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Computer Science | $198,868 | $34,528 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $187,757 | $129,912 |
| Computer Science | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Operations Research | $169,908 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $135,849 | — |
| Operations Research | $129,529 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | $127,962 | $13,500 |
| Systems Engineering | $127,306 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,755 | — |
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.