Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Navajo Technical 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 New Mexico colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Navajo Technical College (Navajo Tech)

525 Buena Vista Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM

The Navajo Technical College provides a hands-on working environment for individuals wishing to learn vocational skills. Located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, NTC was founded by the Navajo nation to provide quality technical and vocational education to its population. The school works toward instilling and reaffirming Navajo cultural identity by providing language and history courses as part of the curriculum.

Academics

The Navajo Technical College offers certificate, diploma and degree programs for aspiring students. The programs have various lengths and focuses depending on the educational needs of the student. Transfer to four year institutions is possible, and all programs will prepare students to work by providing them the skills they need to succeed.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Environmental and Nature Science
• Early Childhood Multicultural Education
• Information Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Navajo Technical College has an open enrollment policy, though it requires proof of Native American heritage for students claiming ancestry. Additionally, students must provide high school transcripts or official GED scores along with any post-secondary transcripts.

A variety of financial aid options are available. To determine eligibility and awards, students should visit the financial aid office as well as complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

Athletic programs offered:

• Archery
• Cross Country
• Rodeo
• Basketball

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Navajo Tech 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

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $101070

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Annual Salary: $21010

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $87680

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