Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Public Administration masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
University of Pennsylvania$83,208$91,879
Villanova University$72,577$78,297
Carnegie Mellon University$66,915$76,739
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania$52,644
Strayer University-Pennsylvania$49,512$55,281
National Median$58,582

Other Public Administration Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$66,104$83,208
Villanova University
Villanova
$64,701$72,577
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
$63,829$66,915
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg
$13,544$52,644
Strayer University-Pennsylvania
Trevose
$13,920$49,512

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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, approximately 14% 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.