Public Administration at Shenandoah University
Ranked 20th of 44 bachelor's programs in Public Administration by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Shenandoah University's bachelor's program in Public Administration earn a median $38,967 one year after graduating, rising to $64,798 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $71,321 for this field, ranking 20th of 44 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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