Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Franklin University prepares students for careers as a budget analyst, city manager, county clerk, legislative support, lobbyist, non-profit manager, policy analyst, and more. The program focuses on serving as management in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government. Program courses include: roles of public administration, the management of public policy, executive-legislative relations, public budgetary processes and financial management, administrative law, professional ethics, and research methods. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Franklin University

1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH

Franklin University operates as a four year private school dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around Columbus. Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Communications and Journalism
• Psychology

Over the previous several years Franklin University awarded degrees to more than three thousand students with a graduation rate of around 19%. Over twenty different programs are offered at Franklin University, with a Master's degree being the highest degree available. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Operations Management
• Information Technology

To help students and alumni succeed, Franklin University may offer support services like:

• Online course work available
• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling

This school has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission since 1999. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franklin University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).