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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 4 Minnesota Colleges with the highest percentage of Public Administration among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
 3
(0.7%)
Less Selective$6,696 
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
 8
(0.3%)
Less Selective$12,474 
Winona State University
Winona, MN
 4
(0.3%)
Less Selective$12,230 
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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
 1
(0.1%)
 $10,633 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.