Highest Earning Doctoral Public Administration Programs
These are the highest earning doctoral public administration programs, ranked by median earnings. The ranking includes 9 programs, with New York University leading at $130,490.
| Rank | Institution | Program | State | Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University | Social Work | NY | $130,490 | 8 |
| 2 | University of Southern California | Social Work | CA | $113,125 | 26 |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Social Work | NJ | $105,646 | 22 |
| 4 | University of Pennsylvania | Social Work | PA | $101,907 | 16 |
| 5 | Walden University | Public Administration | MN | $100,861 | 111 |
| 6 | Walden University | Social Work | MN | $99,933 | 39 |
| 7 | University of St Thomas | Social Work | MN | $84,830 | 12 |
| 8 | Walden University | Public Administration | MN | $72,722 | 47 |
| 9 | Capella University | Public Administration | MN | $71,288 | 43 |
Methodology
Programs ranked by highest earning. Only includes doctoral programs in CIP family 44 (Public Administration) with at least 10 completers. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.