Public Administration and Social Service Professions at University of Colorado Denver
Ranked 4th of 33 doctoral (research) programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (doctoral (research)) graduates.
Graduates of University of Colorado Denver's doctoral (research) program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $91,338 one year after graduating, rising to $120,903 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 20% above the national median of $100,394 for this field, ranking 4th of 33 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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