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Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Public Administration at Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota · See Public Administration nationally

Strong return
+$395,383 over 10 years

For graduates of Public Administration at Hamline University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

1.9 yrs
Break-even
+416%
10-year ROI
$94,053
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Public AdministrationProfessionalNot enough data
Public AdministrationMaster'sNot enough data
Public AdministrationCertificate$94,053$33,398+416%Strong return
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Public Administration at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1CUNY City College
New York, NY
Certificate$81,310+2,304%Strong return
2CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY
Certificate$92,488$27,150+2,056%Strong return
3CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
Certificate$84,229$34,350+1,449%Strong return
4The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX
Certificate$114,380+1,202%Strong return
5San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
Certificate$111,238$25,864+1,032%Strong return
6California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
Certificate$91,501$37,074+1,018%Strong return
7California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Certificate$69,542+986%Strong return
8California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA
Certificate$74,605+957%Strong return
9California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Certificate$75,254$37,000+853%Strong return
10Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Certificate$140,456$70,763+835%Strong return

Other majors at Hamline University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's$83,107+819%Strong return
Legal Support ServicesCertificate$67,311$21,500+681%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate$108,066$37,725+552%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's$74,761$24,625+490%Strong return
MarketingAssociate's$69,209+484%Strong return
Public AdministrationCertificate$94,053$33,398+416%Strong return
Non-Professional Legal StudiesAssociate's$65,092$22,000+306%Strong return
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasCertificate$78,696$17,924+277%Strong return

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Public Administration at Hamline University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.