Program Analysis
At $74,053 per year, Public Administration graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus significantly outpace the $49,353 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
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 13% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $21,169 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #6 of 45 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.