Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Mountain View College 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 Texas colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Mountain View College

1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100, Austin, TX

Mountain View College is a community college located in the large city of Dallas, Texas. Prospective students considering MVC will find the campus a cheaper alternative to many other institutions of higher learning, with a low annual tuition rate of under $2500 a year for in-state residents, and about $4000 for out of state students.

As a public institute of higher education, applicants will enjoy an open admissions process at Mountain View College, which opens its door to students of all backgrounds and educational needs.

As of 2013, Mountain View College currently serves the higher education needs of approximately 8500 students, of which some 6200 are part-time students, while about 2200 are full-time. As you can probably guess from the above demographics, Mountain View College is a great choice for those who want to earn a college degree, but are unable to devote the time required for a full course load.

Students can choose to major in a number of popular academic programs at Mountain View College, earning an associate's degree in fields including early childhood education and teaching, e-commerce, biotechnology laboratory technician, criminal justice, air traffic controller, aviation/airway management and operations, emergency medical technician, and many, many more.

Considering its prime location in Dallas, a large city and financial hub, students in search of off-campus extracurricular activities will find any number of entertainment hotspots options and a thriving night life is well within reach at MVC, whether by car or on foot.

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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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $91.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $189300

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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $120030

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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Annual Salary: $37880

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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $90470

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