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- School Code: 218000
- Phone: (218) 879-0800
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Public Administration Degree
The public administration program at Northwest Indian 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 Minnesota colleges that offer public administration degrees.
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Northwest Indian College
2101 14th St, Cloquet, MN
Northwest Indian College (NWIC) in Bellingham, Washington is the only accredited tribal school in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1973, the college now has expanded and provides students with such facilities as an Early Learning Center, NWIC Science Building, Student Center and residential halls. The school, which is located within the Lummi reservation, is just 20 miles from the border of Canada. The school has satellite locations at tribal sites in Washington and in Idaho, on the Nez Perce reservation.
The school offers associates and bachelor’s degrees as well as certificates. It also provides continuing education courses to adult learners over sixteen year old. Some of the areas of study include:
- Native American studies
- Environmental science
- Web design
- Early childhood education
- Liberal arts and general studies
- Physical sciences
- Substance abuse counseling
- Business administration
- Hospitality management
- General office training
- Casino management
In order to apply to the tribal school, you need to show proof that you belong to a Native American tribe. A tuition discount is offered to students who live in close proximity to the school or on a reservation. The schools’ cooperative extension office provides Native Americans at the school with outreach programs that will assist them educationally.
Students, whether they live in-state or out of state, pay the same tuition, which currently is set around $3,700 annually. Students enrolled at the college number around 550 and the school has a 75% retention rate. NWIC is located at 2522 Kwina Road in Bellingham, Washington. Contact them for further information at 360-676-2772.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Public Administration program at Northwest Indian College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Duluth, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 280
- Average Hourly Rate: $58.82
- Average Annual Salary: $122340
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
- Duluth, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.30
- Average Annual Salary: $87990
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
- Duluth, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Annual Salary: $26090
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
- Duluth, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 60
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.75
- Average Annual Salary: $86840
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Northwest Indian College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Northwest Indian College may offer services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball