Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Alfred University 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 York colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Alfred University

47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

Alfred University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Alfred, New York and operated as a private institution. Alfred University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,300.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Alfred University offers:

• Visual And Performing Arts
• Education
• Psychology
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 980 - 1180 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 72% of which only 26% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at alfred.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $6,500 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Alfred University Saxons participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.alfred.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alfred University offers a master'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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 960
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $146820

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $115800

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 810
  • Average Annual Salary: $87950

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $84210

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