Public Administration master's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$71,404Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

CAREER CONTEXT IN MI

What related occupations pay in Michigan

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: $134,260
Middle 50% wage range: $104,810–$169,280
State employment: 9,380
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $78,140–$210,970

11-3071Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

State median wage: $99,100
Middle 50% wage range: $77,100–$128,990
State employment: 8,180
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 18,300

10th–90th percentile: $61,720–$169,020

11-1011Chief Executives

State median wage: $255,560
Middle 50% wage range: $160,010–$405,120
State employment: 4,950
Projected growth: +3.2%
Annual openings: 19,100

10th–90th percentile: $104,010–$547,090

11-9021Construction Managers

State median wage: $103,230
Middle 50% wage range: $79,830–$133,400
State employment: 9,620
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 49,700

10th–90th percentile: $61,830–$171,340

11-1021General and Operations Managers

State median wage: $99,530
Middle 50% wage range: $65,000–$155,330
State employment: 85,860
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 285,000

10th–90th percentile: $49,380–$222,810

11-9131Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

State median wage: $97,790
Middle 50% wage range: $93,290–$104,230
State employment: 450
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 900

10th–90th percentile: $89,630–$111,740

11-9151Social and Community Service Managers

State median wage: $85,500
Middle 50% wage range: $64,190–$102,090
State employment: 6,320
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $53,100–$127,910

19-3051Urban and Regional Planners

State median wage: $78,510
Middle 50% wage range: $64,280–$92,520
State employment: 1,380
Projected growth: +3.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $52,060–$109,930

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	$79,416	Not available
2	Oakland University	Rochester Hills	$79,238	Not available
3	Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	$76,335	Not available
4	Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti	$74,147	Not available
5	Grand Valley State University	Allendale	$71,404	Not available
6	University of Michigan-Flint	Flint	$66,535	Not available
7	Northern Michigan University	Marquette	$60,709	Not available
8	Saginaw Valley State University	University Center	$50,633	Not available

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 Michigan

What do Public Administration master's degree graduates earn in Michigan?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $71,404 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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