Public Administration at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$51,256
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$51,256
Public Administration
National Average
$63,070
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,679
All programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
29
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$33,859
Median Debt
0.66
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$282/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$51,256
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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $165,748 | $70,163 |
| Dentistry | $158,619 | $252,399 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $150,025 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $130,805 | $127,762 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $90,999 | — |
| Computer Science | $89,026 | $21,551 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,237 | $21,537 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $79,441 | $25,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $79,325 | $24,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $76,157 | $21,637 |
View all 57 programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville →
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.