Public Administration is a course which teaches about the business aspects apart from the governmental procedures and policy developments. This course covers topics such as Public Policies, Laws, Theories in Organizations, etc. The main aim of this program is to provide an essential knowledge for an entry-level Public Administration enthusiast.
An Accredited Public Administration creates a pathway for the students to enrol in Public Administration programs offered by the Colleges/Universities which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The organizations that accredit Public Administration schools and programs are listed below
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission (NCA HLC)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS COC)
Some of the subjects taught in the Public Administration program are Conflict Management, Public Programs, Public Sector Management, etc.
An Associate's degree in Public Administration can be completed in two years which can help the students to an entry-level career or for a four-year bachelor’s program.
A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration requires 120 credit points. It usually takes 3 years to complete a bachelor’s degree.
A Master's degree in Public Administration offers a student to learn about human rights, urban and social policy and learn deeply about non-profit management. It takes about 2 to 3 years to complete the course.
A Doctoral degree in Public Administration will take about take from 3 years to complete. The study is research-based where they are exposed to important fields like the Market Economy, Organizational communication etc.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the Public Administration program. The student should have a high school diploma with a minimum of at least 2.0- 3.0 GPA.
With a degree in Public Administration, an individual will have a knowledge about both the understanding and working of Public Organizations, Market's Economy, Health Field, Criminal Justice, Transportation Systems.
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,092
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,356
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Framingham, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,346
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,670
Total Programs in Public Administration (2)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
1
Masters Program
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,712
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,662
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Naples, Florida
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,426
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,426
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Terre Haute, Indiana
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,850
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,485
Total Programs in Public Administration (6)
4
Masters Programs
2
Graduate Certificate Programs
Jacksonville, Alabama
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditations: NASPAA
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,785
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,163
Total Programs in Public Administration (5)
5
Masters Programs
Bloomington, Indiana
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,137
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,595
Total Programs in Public Administration (6)
1
Masters Program
4
Certificate Programs
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Saint Charles, Missouri
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,533
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,140
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program