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Public Administration master's degree programs in New Jersey

Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

10Programs reporting earnings

$74,870Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

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

1Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham CampusMadison · Debt not reported$87,309 2Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusTeaneck · Debt not reported$87,309 3Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange · Debt not reported$83,480 4Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · Debt not reported$74,870 5Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · Debt not reported$74,870 6Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · Debt not reported$74,870 7Centenary UniversityHackettstown · Debt not reported$72,713 8Kean UniversityUnion · Debt not reported$72,414 9Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City · Debt not reported$64,106 10Strayer University-New JerseyPiscataway · Debt not reported$62,227

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

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: $161,510
Middle 50% wage range: $113,930–$203,960
State employment: 30,270
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,500–$273,400

11-3071Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

State median wage: $130,610
Middle 50% wage range: $105,080–$169,390
State employment: 9,120
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 18,300

10th–90th percentile: $87,330–$216,840

11-1011Chief Executives

State median wage: $310,440
Middle 50% wage range: $207,160–$448,910
State employment: 2,430
Projected growth: +3.2%
Annual openings: 19,100

10th–90th percentile: $173,560–$666,030

11-1021General and Operations Managers

State median wage: $173,690
Middle 50% wage range: $111,580–$284,250
State employment: 53,000
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 285,000

10th–90th percentile: $77,350–$372,770

11-9021Construction Managers

State median wage: $138,230
Middle 50% wage range: $110,230–$177,150
State employment: 6,910
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 49,700

10th–90th percentile: $93,130–$222,580

11-9131Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

State median wage: $101,100
Middle 50% wage range: $94,810–$107,640
State employment: 440
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 900

10th–90th percentile: $89,270–$117,040

11-9151Social and Community Service Managers

State median wage: $95,290
Middle 50% wage range: $76,900–$122,220
State employment: 5,530
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $62,510–$154,370

19-3051Urban and Regional Planners

State median wage: $86,280
Middle 50% wage range: $73,380–$115,690
State employment: 790
Projected growth: +3.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $60,990–$137,790

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; 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	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	Madison	$87,309	Not available
2	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	Teaneck	$87,309	Not available
3	Seton Hall University	South Orange	$83,480	Not available
4	Rutgers University-Newark	Newark	$74,870	Not available
5	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$74,870	Not available
6	Rutgers University-Camden	Camden	$74,870	Not available
7	Centenary University	Hackettstown	$72,713	Not available
8	Kean University	Union	$72,414	Not available
9	Saint Peter's University	Jersey City	$64,106	Not available
10	Strayer University-New Jersey	Piscataway	$62,227	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 New Jersey

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

Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $74,870 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 New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.