Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Post 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 Connecticut colleges that offer public administration degrees.

Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University also is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.postdisclosures.com

Post University

Also known as Porter and Chester Institute

670 Lordship Blvd, Stratford, CT

Post University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and operated as a private institution. Post University has an annual student enrollment of around three thousand.

Areas of study offered at Post University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Agriculture Operations

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Post University have an SAT score between 1090 to 1410, or an ACT composite score in a range of 16 to 21. This school accepts about 87 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 47 percent of students registered for enrollment.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,900 each year. Students attending Post University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The mascot for Post University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University also is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.postdisclosures.com

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Porter and Chester Institute 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).