Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,235
35th percentile (40th in KY)
Sample Size
32
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Eastern Kentucky University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Eastern Kentucky University graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 35th percentile of all public administration masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Public Administration masters's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Kentucky University$54,235
Northern Kentucky University$58,199$59,062
University of Kentucky$57,725$52,767
Murray State University$53,876
National Median$58,582

Other Public Administration Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$10,896$58,199
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$13,212$57,725
Murray State University
Murray
$9,708$53,876

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Eastern Kentucky University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.