Public Administration master's degree programs in North Carolina
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in North Carolina
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · Debt not reported$81,9152University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · Debt not reported$78,0253University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke · Debt not reported$75,5824North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh · Debt not reported$74,1975University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington · Debt not reported$73,8166Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · Debt not reported$72,9487University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte · Debt not reported$72,4108East Carolina UniversityGreenville · Debt not reported$69,5229North Carolina Central UniversityDurham · Debt not reported$65,37410Strayer University-North CarolinaGreensboro · Debt not reported$62,227
CAREER CONTEXT IN NC
What related occupations pay in North Carolina
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
- $141,160
- Middle 50% wage range
- $104,050–$182,390
- State employment
- 21,830
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
11-3071Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- State median wage
- $106,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,870–$143,490
- State employment
- 6,650
- Projected growth
- +6.1%
- Annual openings
- 18,300
11-1011Chief Executives
- State median wage
- $314,290
- Middle 50% wage range
- $182,980–$442,080
- State employment
- 1,930
- Projected growth
- +3.2%
- Annual openings
- 19,100
11-9021Construction Managers
- State median wage
- $106,640
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,990–$137,510
- State employment
- 16,310
- Projected growth
- +9.1%
- Annual openings
- 49,700
11-1021General and Operations Managers
- State median wage
- $101,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,800–$162,170
- State employment
- 63,740
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 285,000
11-9131Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
- State median wage
- $96,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $91,500–$102,610
- State employment
- 480
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 900
19-3051Urban and Regional Planners
- State median wage
- $81,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,740–$97,120
- State employment
- 1,630
- Projected growth
- +3.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $79,590
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,760–$99,770
- State employment
- 4,970
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | $81,915 | Not available |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $78,025 | Not available |
| 3 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | $75,582 | Not available |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh | $74,197 | Not available |
| 5 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | $73,816 | Not available |
| 6 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $72,948 | Not available |
| 7 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | $72,410 | Not available |
| 8 | East Carolina University | Greenville | $69,522 | Not available |
| 9 | North Carolina Central University | Durham | $65,374 | Not available |
| 10 | Strayer University-North Carolina | Greensboro | $62,227 | Not available |
| 11 | Appalachian State University | Boone | $62,027 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Public Administration in North Carolina
What do Public Administration master's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $72,948 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 North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.