Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Lewis 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 Illinois colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Lewis University

Also known as Lewis College

5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL

Lewis University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Romeoville, Illinois, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 6,100 students are enrolled annually at Lewis University.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most common scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT, or 1330 to 1650 for the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of 62 percent of which only 25 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,400 annually. Students at Lewis University may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Lewis University "Flyers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.lewisu.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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $158730

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 22
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $110550

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $25800

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $95780

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