Public Administration at Indian River State College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Indian River State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Indian River State College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all public administration bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Public Administration bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River State College | $38,521 | $33,661 | $24,738* | — |
| Barry University | $103,107 | $65,899 | $25,728* | 0.25 |
| Flagler College | $61,613 | $45,251 | $21,485* | 0.35 |
| Florida International University | $46,281 | $47,995 | $27,022* | 0.58 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $46,047 | $53,902 | $19,804* | 0.43 |
| St Petersburg College | $42,735 | — | $31,809* | 0.74 |
| National Median | $45,278 | — | $23,626* | 0.52 |
Other Public Administration Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University Miami | $33,450 | $103,107 | $25,728 |
| Flagler College Saint Augustine | $26,610 | $61,613 | $21,485 |
| Florida International University Miami | $6,565 | $46,281 | $27,022 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton | $4,879 | $46,047 | $19,804 |
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $2,682 | $42,735 | $31,809 |
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 Indian River State College, approximately 33% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.