Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Park 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 Missouri colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Park University

100 Opportunity Avenue, Point Lookout, MO

Park University is a nonprofit private institution located in Parkville, Missouri and provides a large number of program options for students. Park University has an annual student enrollment of over twelve thousand.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students at Park University scored in a range of 19 to 25 on the ACT. 76% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 43 percent choose to attend.

The cost of tuition is close to $10,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 per year. Some students at Park University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, 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. Park University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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

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).