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

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland Global Campus awards about 1995 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$48,772

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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 15,535 degrees granted in Public Administration annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 20 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level in the US, 75% percent identify as men and 25% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Public Administration, Maryland has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration is $40,900.

How popular is an Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years in Public Administration in MD

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20 degrees awarded
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years in Public Administration makes up 1.44% of all Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years awarded in Maryland

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
20
Female Students
5 (25%)
Male Students
15 (75%)

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