Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Campbell University Inc 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 North Carolina colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Campbell University Inc (CCCTI)

2855 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson, NC

Campbell University Inc, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buies Creek, NC, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Campbell University Inc has an annual student enrollment of about 6,100.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

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

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1170 to 1932, or an ACT score in a range of 17 to 28. An estimated 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at Campbell University Inc, with 16 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,400 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.campbell.edu to view additional information.

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

• Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $107.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $223770

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

• Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $116880

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

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

• Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $85680

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