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95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
78FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,354Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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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 Degree | 16 |
Master's Degree | 32 |
Doctorate Degree | 15 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 21 |
Female | 42 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 2 |
Black | 7 |
Hispanic | 24 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 2 |
White | 19 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
Unknown | 4 |
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
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