Public Administration and Social Service Professions at Washington State Community College
Ranked 129th of 132 associate 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 (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Washington State Community College's associate program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $29,097 one year after graduating, rising to $38,573 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 25% below the national median of $39,857 for this field, ranking 129th of 132 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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