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.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,865
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,026
Total Programs in Public Administration (3)
3
Masters Programs
New Orleans, Louisiana
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,564
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,155
Total Programs in Public Administration (4)
3
Bachelors Programs
1
Masters Program
Las Vegas, Nevada
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,930
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,545
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Missoula, Montana
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,670
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,109
Total Programs in Public Administration (2)
2
Masters Programs
Coral Gables, Florida
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,659
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,552
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,167
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,167
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,329
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,654
Total Programs in Public Administration (3)
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
1
Graduate Certificate Program
1
Bachelors Program
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,680
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,901
Total Programs in Public Administration (5)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Associate Program
1
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program
2
Other Programs