Public Administration at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$58,649
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$58,649
Public Administration
National Average
$52,316
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
45
Completers (IPEDS)
172
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$17,234
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$144/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$58,649
Median Earnings
Public Administration at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| National University | $85,093 | $29,181 |
| West Texas A & M University | $73,471 | — |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $73,129 | $23,014 |
| Colorado State University Global | $71,383 | — |
| George Mason University | $69,760 | $18,750 |
| California Baptist University | $69,338 | $36,707 |
| Barry University | $65,899 | $33,381 |
| California State University-Northridge | $65,244 | $36,442 |
| University of La Verne | $63,388 | $25,666 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $62,367 | $19,500 |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
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.