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Overview for Public Administration

A program that prepares 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.

Careers for Public Administration Majors

A major in Public Administration is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Public Administration

Top 3 Maine Colleges with the highest percentage of Public Administration among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME
 5
(1.7%)
Open Admissions$14,595 
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME
 4
(1.6%)
Open Admissions$15,023 
University of Maine
Orono, ME
 18
(1.1%)
Less Selective$22,510 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.