by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in public admin.
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Carnegie Mellon is in the top 10% of the country for public admin. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 284 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #197 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $60,729 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $51,006.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from Carnegie Mellon in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 75 |
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