Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Clark 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Clark University

303 Adams Street, Milton, MA

Clark University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Clark University is nearly three thousand per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. This school has an admissions rate of 68 percent of which only 19 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $41,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,400. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Clark University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's www.clarku.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Clark 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

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

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

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