Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Cedarville 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 Ohio colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Cedarville University (CWRU)

10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

Cedarville University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cedarville, OH and operated as a private institution. The Baptist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 3,200 students are enrolled per year at CU.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Psychology
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to CU. A score in a range of 1070 - 1290 on the SAT, or 24 - 29 for the ACT is common among accepted students. CU admits approximately 80% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 36% of students registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is close to $27,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,200 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.cedarville.edu.

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $101.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $211820

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $113740

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Annual Salary: $38320

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $95410

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