Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus 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 New Jersey colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus (FDU)

1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Over 9,100 students enroll at FDU annually.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at FDU scored within the range of 1310 to 1610 on the SAT. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,800. FDU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the FDU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $220160
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $111.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $232340

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 24
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $141670
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 15
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $170110

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Annual Salary: $86830
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 870

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $117570
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $135730

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