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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. Courses in this major may include 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.

Top Schools For Public Administration Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN		$26,160 32,490 665 Bachelor's (494), Master's (162),
Doctoral (9)
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 331 Master's (331)
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA		$37,012 6,657 331 Master's (331)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN		$10,610 4,615 316 Certificate (15), Master's (270),
Doctoral (31)
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA		$15,961 29,275 308 Bachelor's (3), Master's (305)
New York University
New York, NY		$38,765 21,759 291 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (1),
Master's (285), Doctoral (5)
CUNY Baruch College
New York, NY		$10,330 12,401 285 Bachelor's (41), Master's (244)
CUNY John Jay Criminal Justice
New York, NY		$11,369 13,793 255 Bachelor's (72), Master's (183)
Troy University
Troy, AL		$9,556 22,064 233 Master's (233)
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY		$36,300 13,736 215 Certificate (24), Bachelor's (76),
Master's (110), Doctoral (5)
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Public Administration Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 306 2%
Associate 133 1%
Bachelor's 2,749 21%
Master's 9,740 74%
Doctoral 171 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 5,660 43%
Female 7,439 57%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 578 5%
Black or African American 2,302 19%
Hispanic or Latino 1,138 9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 88 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 6,913 57%
Other/Unknown 1,072 9%
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Public Administration Internships

Job Title:ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST - Records Administration
Description:ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST - Records Administration - Intermediate & Journey * Intermediate Level: $75,584 - $94,353 (PAS0054O) * Journey Level: $85,497 - $106,788 (PAS0059O) Working as part of the Enterprise Content Management support...>
Company:Sacramento Municipal Utility District (smud)
Location:Sacramento, CA
Posted:5/23/2013
Source:Dice
Job Title:Pharmacy Intern (182301)
Description:*Pharmacy Intern*(Job Number: 182301)As a member of Kaiser Permanente Colorado's team, you'll be proud of the contributions you make every day. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Aurora, CO
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Sports Management - Marketing/Administration Intern
Description:The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour offers a well-rounded internship for ambitious individuals looking to develop a wide variety of business skills. Marketing interns will be actively involved with all aspects of the tour from sales and...>
Company:
Location:Jacksonville, FL
Posted:5/23/2013
Source:WorkInSports
Job Title:Public Administration Intern
Description:Under general supervision, for not more than twenty-four months, completes assignments involving various Agency operations, including Collective Bargaining, to ensure broadest possible understanding of the operations of the Agency's Labor...>
Company:Unemployment Insurance
Location:Illinois
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Manager - Commissions Administration
Description:ResponsibilitiesPosition ResponsibilitiesManager - Commissions Administration- Owner of compensation payment discrepancy resolution for assigned areas. Individual is responsible for detailed analysis of compensation data and...>
Company:Verizon Wireless
Location:Lake Mary, FL
Posted:6/11/2013
Source:Verizon Wireless
Job Title:Senior Business Analyst- Benefits Administration(188745)
Description:Senior Business Analyst- Benefits Administration(Job Number: 188745)No matter what your job title, the work you do at Kaiser Permanente supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women, and children who turn to us for...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Burbank, CA
Posted:6/11/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING INTERNSHIPS
Description:LOTUS EVENTS INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE: All Majors are encouraged to apply for our Internships! COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERNSHIPS INTERVIEWS NOW IN ALL DEPARTMENTS!!!! LOTUS EVENTS IS AND EVENT PROMOTIONS OPERATION DAILY! WE NEED THE EXTRA HELP ON...>
Company:Lotus
Location:Nashville, TN
Posted:6/14/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Human Resources - Administration - Social Media / PR Intern - Needed Immediately!
Description:LI Advertising Is looking for 3 Unpaid Office Interns 10-15 hours a week. *2-3 hours / day * or * 2-3 days / week* - Social Media / Public Relations / Advertising Intern ** must be well versed in social media ** - Human Resources Intern -...>
Company:Madlex
Location:Floral Park, NY
Posted:6/12/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Public Service Intern Unpaid
Description:PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP POOL (UNPAID) - FALL 2013 INTERNSHIP POOL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The City of Chicago is seeking students who want to acquire knowledge and valuable work experience in public sector/city government operations. As an...>
Company:City of Chicago
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:6/18/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Administration and Events Intern: Summer/ Fall 2013
Description:Founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York City, Demos is a public policy organization working for an America where all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. This is done through original research,...>
Company:Demos
Location:New York, NY
Posted:5/24/2013
Source:Beyond

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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