Major Overview for Public Administration

Colleges Browse Virginia Majors Public administration and social service professions Public Administration

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. Administrative Services Managers - $79,500 Coroners Emergency Management Specialists - $53,460 General and Operations Managers - $107,970 Legislators - $37,980 Managers, All Other Postmasters and Mail Superintendents - $59,150 Social and Community Service Managers - $60,570 Storage and Distribution Managers Transportation Managers

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

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Shenandoah University Winchester, VA	8 (2.5%)
		Virginia State University Petersburg, VA	13 (2.2%)
		James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	29 (0.8%)
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		George Mason University Fairfax, VA	27 (0.7%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.