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Public Administration bachelor's degree programs in Florida

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$57,679Median year-4 earnings

$22,453Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Barry UniversityMiami · $25,728 federal debt$97,702 2Flagler CollegeSaint Augustine · $21,485 federal debt$70,202 3Florida International UniversityMiami · $27,022 federal debt$62,424 4Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton · $19,804 federal debt$57,679 5Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce · Debt not reported$56,032 6University of Central FloridaOrlando · $22,453 federal debt$55,259 7St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg · $31,809 federal debt$47,320

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $108,890
Middle 50% wage range: $75,800–$162,070
State employment: 37,820
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $50,660–$207,510

11-3071Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

State median wage: $101,570
Middle 50% wage range: $70,990–$149,310
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 18,300

10th–90th percentile: $54,490–$173,950

11-9021Construction Managers

State median wage: $113,130
Middle 50% wage range: $85,930–$162,170
State employment: 34,010
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 49,700

10th–90th percentile: $65,200–$209,450

11-9131Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

State median wage: $102,880
Middle 50% wage range: $96,080–$113,090
State employment: 350
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 900

10th–90th percentile: $90,650–$126,940

11-1021General and Operations Managers

State median wage: $101,580
Middle 50% wage range: $68,400–$158,340
State employment: 236,290
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 285,000

10th–90th percentile: $48,670–$226,080

19-3051Urban and Regional Planners

State median wage: $80,720
Middle 50% wage range: $64,520–$102,240
State employment: 2,620
Projected growth: +3.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $52,930–$129,350

11-9151Social and Community Service Managers

State median wage: $76,050
Middle 50% wage range: $60,530–$97,830
State employment: 8,600
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $48,080–$132,510

53-6041Traffic Technicians

State median wage: $51,220
Middle 50% wage range: $41,600–$64,160
State employment: 710
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 900

10th–90th percentile: $36,670–$77,700

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Barry University	Miami	$97,702	$25,728
2	Flagler College	Saint Augustine	$70,202	$21,485
3	Florida International University	Miami	$62,424	$27,022
4	Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton	$57,679	$19,804
5	Indian River State College	Fort Pierce	$56,032	Not available
6	University of Central Florida	Orlando	$55,259	$22,453
7	St Petersburg College	St. Petersburg	$47,320	$31,809

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Public Administration in Florida

What do Public Administration bachelor's degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,679 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $22,453 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Barry University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.