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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 11 Michigan Colleges with the highest percentage of Public Administration among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
 44
(1.2%)
Less Selective$12,510 
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
 19
(0.6%)
Less Selective$21,464 
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
 16
(0.6%)
Less Selective$17,379 
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University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
 4
(0.4%)
Less Selective$14,384 
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
 8
(0.4%)
Less Selective$18,803 
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
 4
(0.3%)
Less Selective$14,891 
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
 5
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$15,900 
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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
 2
(0.2%)
Less Selective$23,165 
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
 16
(0.2%)
Less Selective$25,672 
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
 2
(0.2%)
Less Selective$11,230 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.