Associate0% vs national median190 grads tracked
Public Administration at Hostos Community College of the City University of New York
Ranked 5th of 7 associate programs in Public Administration by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$39,731
middle 50%: $25,760 – $54,051
Median · 5 years out
$50,215
middle 50%: $37,316 – $68,545
Median · 10 years out
$56,877
middle 50%: $43,433 – $80,540
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
This associate degree in public administration commands a $40k median starting salary. Long-term earnings reach $57k.
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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,346 total interest
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