Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Notre Dame College 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.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Notre Dame College

3281 UPTON AVENUE, Toledo, OH

Notre Dame College is a nonprofit private institution located in Cleveland, OH and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Notre Dame College.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 18 to 22 on the ACT or 820 to 1000 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of about 89% of which only 20% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at notredamecollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $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. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,500. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track & Field

Students can visit the school's http://www.notredamecollege.edu to see 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

• Toledo, OH
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $86.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $179830

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

• Toledo, OH
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $107090

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

• Toledo, OH
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $38730

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

• Toledo, OH
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $85850

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