Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at County College of Morris 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 New Jersey colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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County College of Morris

Also known as American Institute

346 LEXINGTON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ

County College of Morris (CCM) is located in Randolph, New Jersey. Its mission is “to deliver dynamic, challenging, high-quality, and accessible academic programs and services that support the individual’s quest for lifelong learning and professional development.

With more than 8,600 students enrolled in the Fall of 2012, CMM offered 1,458 classes—914 daytime classes and 319 evening classes.

List of Divisions and Departments:

• Division of Business, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies
  Business Department, Engineering Technologies/Engineering Science Department, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts, Information Technologies Department, and Mathematics Department
• Division of Health and Natural Science
  Allied Health Department, Biology and Chemistry Department, Health and Exercise Science Department, Landscape and Horticultural Technology Department, and Nursing Department
• Division of Liberal Arts
  Anthropology, Sociology and Economics Department, Communication, English and Philosophy Department, Languages and ESL Department, Music, Dance and Performing Arts Department, Psychology and Education Department, and Visual Arts Department

The Office of Transfer services is available to assist in transferring credits to another college—it requires preparation and planning to ensure a successful transition. Graduates have successfully transferred to colleges and universities throughout the state and across the nation.

CCM student services include Counseling and Career Services, as well as Health Services that includes blood drives, flu clinics, and general health advice. Tutoring is also offered by individual departments.

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Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. County College of Morris offers an associate's degree program in public administration.

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $220160
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $111.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $232340

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 24
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $141670
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 15
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $170110

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Annual Salary: $86830
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 870

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $117570
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $135730

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