Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Regent 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 Virginia colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Regent University

Also known as William & Mary

200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA

Regent University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Virginia Beach, VA and operated as a private institution. About 5,200 students enroll at Regent University annually.

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

• Education
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to Regent University have an SAT score between 960 - 1190, or an ACT score between 20 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of around 82% of which only 18% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at regent.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $14,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. Students at Regent University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Regent University has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 850
  • Average Hourly Rate: $88.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $183840

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $120790

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Annual Salary: $20400

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $100250

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