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Public Administration at Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,281/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (528,800 openings/yr)

ROI 20.9x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 45 Public Administration programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$553K	$548K	$505K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.1x	20.9x	19.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.2x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,260

Out-of-state: $75,852 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,532

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,006

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Florida International University's Public Administration program produces graduates earning $46,281/yr — within striking distance of the $49,353 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Public Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Public Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $23,000 in median debt clears quickly against $46,281 in annual earnings.

At #11 of 45 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $46,281 to $58,006 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Florida International University

Florida International University's 59% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 38,761 students enrolled in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Construction managers $106,980/yr

View all 10 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Administration at Florida International University?

This program scores 71/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Public Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Public Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $505,118 in decade earnings vs $553,384 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Florida International University's Public Administration program stand out?

Ranked #11 of 45 programs nationally, Florida International University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →