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#1

#1 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,648

Median Starting Salary

$52,532

#2

#2 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 213 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,893

Median Starting Salary

$49,984

#3

#3 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

980–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$11,264

Median Starting Salary

$49,959

#4

#4 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH

At Lorain County Community College, only one major is offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,397

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Public Administration

Public Administration programs prepare individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.

For all the 12,638 degrees granted in Public Administration annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 10 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level in the US, 50% percent identify as men and 50% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Public Administration, Oklahoma has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration is $40,900.

Popularity of Public Administration Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Public Administration degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Public Administration majors, some of the most in demand jobs include General and Operations Managers, Managers, All Other and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers. Additionally, Public Administration graduates may land a high salary job, such as Chief Executives or Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public Administration majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
10
Female Students
5 (50%)
Male Students
5 (50%)

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