Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Snow 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 Utah colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Snow College

Also known as Ogden-Weber Tech College

200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT

If you fancy yourself a bit of an American history buff, then Snow College in Ephraim, Utah can provide you with some interesting trivia. Founded in 1888 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the school went through many changes, as you can well imagine, including three changes to its name.

First founded as Sanpete Stake Academy, it eventually evolved to Snow Normal College, then Snow Junior College, until 1931 when they finally settled on Snow College. Eventually, the Church bid farewell, and Snow College became a state supported institution.

Although Snow College does offer many programs of study, it is well known for its division of Fine Arts, Communications and New Media programs. This includes art, dance and music. Snow College has established itself has one of the best institutions to offer education in the arts, music and sports in Utah.

Snow College is a smaller sized college and there are currently just over 4300 students enrolled. Many find the size beneficial; along with smaller classes that provides better one-on-one interaction with teachers.

Tuition at Snow College will cost just under $9000 per year for in state students, and over $15000 annually for out of state students. Student housing is available as well, with costs estimated at $4300 per year.

There is no shortage of student activities or clubs at Snow College, and students will quickly discover just how much the small community of Ephraim, Utah really has to offer. If students want to try something completely different, they can go rock climbing, hiking, biking, swimming and so much more.

For more information on everything that Snow College has to offer, please visit their website.

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

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $113250

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

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $72460

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

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Annual Salary: $36900

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

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $87310

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