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ACCEPTANCE RATE

78.28%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

78

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$15,354

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at California Baptist 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 California colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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California Baptist University

6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA

California Baptist University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Riverside, CA and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. California Baptist University has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Education
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1260 to 1640 on the SAT, or 18 to 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. CBU admits around 70 percent of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 44 percent of students enrolled. Additional information from the admissions office can be found from CBU or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,800 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The California Baptist University Lancers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division II)
  • Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California Baptist University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree16
Master's Degree32
Doctorate Degree15

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male21
Female42

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian2
Black7
Hispanic24
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders2
White19
Multiple Races4
Unknown4

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

Students who have completed the Public Administration program at California Baptist University, 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

  • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
    • Total Employment: 210
    • Average Hourly Rate: $82.29
    • Average Annual Salary: $171160

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

  • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $53.02
    • Average Annual Salary: $110280

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

  • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
    • Total Employment: 50
    • Average Annual Salary: $59340

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

  • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
    • Total Employment: 50
    • Average Hourly Rate: $44.73
    • Average Annual Salary: $93040

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 give an overview of the students California Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, California Baptist University may offer services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

California Baptist University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling