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.
Newark, Delaware
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,542
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,937
Total Programs in Public Administration (2)
2
Masters Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditations: NASPAA
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,590
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,611
Total Programs in Public Administration (7)
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
3
Masters Programs
1
Bachelors Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditations: ACBSP
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,743
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,069
Total Programs in Public Administration (4)
4
Masters Programs
Bellevue, Washington
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,184
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,184
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,532
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,906
Total Programs in Public Administration (20)
12
Masters Programs
5
Bachelors Programs
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
Manhattan, Kansas
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,497
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,481
Total Programs in Public Administration (3)
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
Daytona Beach, Florida
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,179
Average Student Loans Awarded: $12,094
Total Programs in Public Administration (1)
1
Masters Program
Flagstaff, Arizona
Institution Type: Public
Public Administration Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,447
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,122
Total Programs in Public Administration (6)
2
Graduate Certificate Programs
3
Bachelors Programs
1
Masters Program